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Regardless of the fabric, all of Chanels early little black dresses featured no ornamentation and hit the middle of the calf

Black turtleneck anchors the chill, minimal yet forceful

The simple Hoco dress gives a stylish and chic feel, and the mid-rise back design completes the look

Common mistakes to avoid The black suit with brown shoe combination is forgiving once you understand the principles, but there are failure points that are easy to stumble into: Choosing tan or light cognac shoes with a jet-black suit - the contrast is too stark for most formal contexts and pulls attention directly to the feet

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