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At 5'2" I just felt too frumpy, too short or too casual, and so it was that I'd wear a skirt, blouse and jacket or a suit with high heels (usually stilettos) to the office and for my regular lunchtime sojourn into the town centre

If you feel the event is an all-out-there black tie affair, stick to the classic shapes and styles

Its playful silhouette and luxurious velvet make it ideal for any evening thats all about standing out

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