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The Poetic Justice star tucked a long-sleeved boatneck tee into a belted pair of mom jeans and wore a newsboy cap over her long box braids

Tasteful patterns are good here, too

The kind of dress that reads considered at a team lunch, a summer work event, or a weekend dinner without needing anything layered over it

Its stunning silhouette does all the talking, meaning you won't have to worry too much about accessories

For pear shapes, ballgown dresses and a-lines are usually best

For a modern black tie wedding, you can wear attire thats more trendy and contemporary as long as its still formal enough for the occasion