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The Shirt & Shoes While a white shirt & bow tie is certainly acceptable, a dinner jacket ensemble opens the door to more updated pairings, like a black button-up, or black pure wool or silk blend turtleneck instead of shirtand when it comes to shoes, subbing velvet slippers for lace-up makes a memorable sartorial accent

Any oversized blazer can be turned into a makeshift dress with a belt and other styling tricks

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