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Tops that tend to work well: V neck, scoop, or split necklines Wrap or faux wrap silhouettes Tops with vertical seam placement Hip length or tunic styles with structure Fabrics that hold shape rather than collapsing Avoid clingy knits, heavy ruching at the waist, or stiff crops that stop at the widest point of the torso

Little black cocktail dress: Nasty Gal Slinky Feather Trim Strappy Mini Dress, $64, original price: $128 If you want to set yourself a part, add some feathers

I went to some event wearing this dress and one of my shoes got broken

You can't go wrong with a classic suit and tie or a midi- or floor-length dress with a pair of strappy heels

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