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Hair and Makeup: Framing the Look Hair Styling An updo is the classic pairing for a black evening gown

I also got The Old Guard to sign out (on hand receipt) one of their ceremonial dress blue officer's overcoat (and had the cuff braid changed to reflect my branch of service)

Long Sleeve Lace Dress, $88 I want this dress in my closet

The most traditional and highly recommended choice is black patent leather Oxford shoes

Then there's the "interesting" fact that people looking at the same picture on the same screen in the same lighting conditions are still in disagreement, and suddenly the easy answer goes out the window