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A well-cut little black dress is universally chic, photographs cleanly under any lighting, works across nearly every cocktail event, and is the easiest piece to restyle with different jewelry and accessories

The piece is from Chicwish, currently my favorite online retailer (think moderately priced, highly unique, quality pieces comparable to Zara)

Pair with nude heels and dance the night away

In recent years, some have challenged the norm of heels at work

If comfort matters, go A-line or empire

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