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Something delicate and feminine like a floating diamond or jet solitaire with matching earrings would work well for the ivory/black option

Fit-and-Flare Dresses A fitted bodice paired with a flowing skirt creates definition through the waist and movement through the lower body

Black plus size star-print maxi dress with a deep V, corset waist, sheer sleeves, and high slit

What I especially love about black over 40 is that it can look incredibly sophisticated without trying too hard

Styled by Erin Walsh, Hathaway opted for Alaa designer Pieter Muliers hooded long-sleeve dress with a ruched leather waistline, punctuated with a silver zip-up detail

Its not obvious just by looking at them, but these really are the most comfortable of the best black dress shoes in this guide