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Designed with a flattering stretch mesh outer and a classic square neckline, this fitted silhouette is beautifully finished with a delicate lace-up back detail

For major galas and annual formal events with fixed dates, beginning the search two to three months in advance gives access to the best selection and adequate time for alteration

Go for Relaxed Yet Tailored When you're figuring out how to wear black in the summer, stick to tops that structured but not restrictive

Dont: Forget accessories For the guys, Padilla recommends accessorizing with white boutonniere with a matching white handkerchief, which she says is the norm in addition to black onyx cufflinks and shirt studs

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Hike them up above your footwear to give them their own moment