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A velvet dinner jacket in a rich jewel tone like burgundy or midnight blue is a sophisticated choice for winter black tie occasions

Resort, travel, and warm weather Black linen trousers or well-cut linen-cotton blend pants with tan suede loafers or leather boat shoes are the warm-weather expression of this pairing

But today, social media and TikTok have changed the gamethere is such an overabundance of vintage styling from all decades that is constantly accessible online, says fashion historian and curator Michelle Finamore

Instead of defaulting to black shoes and bags, elevate your look with metallic sandals, tortoiseshell frames, or a raffia bag for a hit of texture

That story began just before a wedding held last weekend in the Hebrides, a group of islands just off Scotland, when the mother of the bride sent a picture to her daughter asking what she thought of the dress

Perfect for dancing the night away, this dress combines style and comfort effortlessly