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I don't wear much black at all, except my new faux leather jacket (worn here and here) and my off-black jeans, but I like black best when it's paired with something unexpected, like brown or tan or ivory

An off-shoulder neckline beautifully frames the shoulders and collarbone, creating one of the most romantic silhouettes available

Meanwhile, Blue stole the spotlight in a voluminous Christian Siriano gown, crafted from glossy fabric with a radiant gold sheen

Alison Deyette, style expert, suggests this checklist: First, you want to be sure the dress is not see through and the fabric is not thin