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I am thankful this dress fits me and will be worn at a friend's wedding in August

With its exquisite combination of beading, embellishment, and illusion, this gown is a captivating choice for the modern bride seeking a blend of timeless elegance and alluring sophistication on her special day

Designing in black Former Vogue editor Diana Vreeland, once said that black is the hardest colour in the world to get right

I accessorized this look with my favorite summer bag, comfortable flats, and 90s style sunglasses

Its also a style I think a lot of guys can explore that want to dress up in an office where no one wears tailoring, and its one of three styles that I find now define how I dress: tailoring for smarter occasions, casual chic for the middle, jeans/Ivy for the weekend