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Avoid casual sneakers (even if they're brand new) and stay away from flip-flops and anything overly chunky

Figure flattering, elevated, and stretchy

At black tie events that my husband and I attend, most guests are over 50 and have a casual personal style, so we see plenty of low heels, shorter dresses, and formal pantsuits

The dress was wide open at the front, from the neck down to at least half way across the bosom, with two slimline straps on the shoulders each side connected by a gold safety pin and two cut-away parts on both sides that were held together with six gold safety pins on each side and one at the top of the cut-away on each side connecting it to the bosom section

The midi length and side slits add a modern touch, while the flattering side tie detail highlights your waist for a feminine silhouette