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Make sure the accessories are super dressy, to offset the more casual silhouette: Consider lace-up oxfords, a traditional tie, and even an added brooch

At the same time, their elegant silhouettes make them perfect for everything from beach vacations to weddingsas Heinen puts it, they're "elegant, flowing and forgiving." Related: Can You Wear Black to a Wedding

Nothing offsets the formality of a suit or tailored trousers quite like a great pair of sneakers, says Barsamian

The Jacket A Sharp Starting Point The Jacket A Sharp Starting Point The most important piece of cocktail attire is a tailored blazer or sport coat

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