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These are the pieces youll reach for again and again, from sharp black and white mini dresses perfect for an evening gallery opening, to elegant black and white holiday dresses that make a statement wherever your travels take you

At the waist, the ethereal black A-line skirt sweeps away from the hips before concluding in an exquisite lace train that will leave guests swooning

It can be confusing, but helpful to understand

Beware: the WRONG shade can age you

Again, chatting with the host will give you helpful pointers as to their interpretation of the dress code to see if you're on the right track (and to avoid unplanned twinning).