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Well be marking this event by having dinner with some friends for the first time in, well, more than a year

A fitted bodice enhances your figure, and the open back with a crisscross design adds a striking element

no pattern at all), vertical stripes, and small checks

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Adjustable spaghetti straps and a smocked back ensure a comfy, flattering fit, while the full lining keeps you covered

This Cocktail Attire look could be acceptable at a casual day event because the jacket and trousers are both dark, but wont be entirely in keeping with the conventions of Classic Style