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Cocktail parties and formal dinners The cocktail setting rewards intention: Midnight blue suit + dark brown double monk strap the right amount of personality for an evening setting, Navy suit + mahogany tassel loafer relaxed elegance for after-work drinks or dinner parties, Navy tuxedo this is where brown shoes step aside

This blue shirt with bold white striped accents is an indispensable wardrobe staple

Empire waist is accented with black satin piping

Texture is key for this look: shiny and stroke-able, it adds the requisite glamour to your outfit (bonus points for bold colours)

Add a hair moment: Pull your hair back with a jeweled clip or try a slicked-back bun to keep the focus on statement earrings