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The crisp black cotton silhouette is punctuated by a sharp white stripe at the hem, contrast buttons, and a chic grosgrain ribbon bow at the collar, lending a monochrome punch that feels equal parts classic and contemporary

Refrain from wearing a tuxedo, which looks overly celebratory

If the flowers or ties sit high on your neck, test how it feels when the gown is on

Note on fit: Adrianne is 510 33-25-36 with a modern dress size 2-4, letter size XS/S and a size 26 in jeans

(Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) Colman Domingo Colman Domingo wore a red-sashed suit jacket to the 97th Annual Oscars

Determining Your Reception Vibe and Aesthetic Before you begin shopping for the evening portion of your celebration, it is critically important to clearly define the atmosphere, location, and energy of your reception