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or you may want to go more understated with browns, blacks or muted greys

Neckline: Clean strapless neckline in an all-over smooth satin construction

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Pair this feminine piece with block heels and a small top-handle bag for a professional or polished daytime event

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Designed with a strapless sweetheart neckline and black satin, she is no doubt a classic in the making