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What you really need are a few key outfit combinations you can fall back on for a variety of different occasions and dress codes

A fitted top meets a flared skirt that hits just above the ankle, creating a beautifully classic silhouette

You need maybe three or four pairs of black pants in different weights and cuts, and the confidence to experiment with everything else in your closet

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The black silk and Mikado ball gown, complete with a plunging neckline and high-leg slit, served as a sleek canvas that was adorned with McGoughs intricate hand-painting work

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