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A black dress in a luxe fabric like satin or velvet always feels timeless, and completely on theme for a black tie optional dress code

The purple color pops against your skin, and the classic silhouette will never go out of style

Trousers should be slim but not tight, sitting cleanly on your waist without a belt (use braces or side adjusters instead, as belt loops break the clean formal line)