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Now I appreciate there are many naysayers here and some deeply held opinions, but I think the reason this combination works so well is due not only to the coldness but also the incredibly powerful contrast in all directions the white and brown in your top half, the white and the black from top to bottom and the brown and black in your bottom half

A satin or velvet clutch in black reads as intentional and polished rather than understated

The key is to keep decorations tasteful and balanced so that your outfit remains sophisticated without overshadowing the bride

While the "trendiness" of slip dresses ebbs and flows like the fashion cycle itself, there isn't a more on-trend piece than the elevated basic that is front and centre in the recent collections of Bevza, Celine and Gucci