And I like to use a light hand with whichever one I am using
But there are some colors that are better when paired with black
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One way to do this is by adding different textures if your dress is a smooth suiting fabric like a seasonless wool, make your topper a summer fabric like linen, cotton pique, or jacquard (or in winter, think tweed, velvet, corduroy, or boucle)
When buttoned, it acts as a structured top, drawing the eye upward over a high-waisted mini or midi bodycon