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The cocktail dress is made from tulle

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Pockets give it fashion-forward functionality, and sky-high Giuseppe Zanotti heels make it truly glamorous

In this case, avoid boat necks as they may make you look heavier

Heels are often advised, but if you're firmly a flat shoe person, look to wearing anything with a touch of glitz, like a sparkle or rhinestone embellishment or delicate embroidery

Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock 21 / 23 When Jennifer Aniston was honored by GQ magazine in December 2005, she wore a black dress with one off-the- shoulder strap, heeled sandals and a perfectly coiffed yet messy 'do