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What we mean by that is to avoid colors that are too close - For example, a navy jacket with slightly different navy pants will not look like separates, but rather that youve tried to match up a suit, and done a poor job

A sleeved crepe midi or a wrap dress is impeccably correct, never a compromise, and the Portia short-sleeve chiffon A-line is one such option: covered, fluid and unmistakably cocktail

it helps the black shoes recede in the context of overall contrast (whereas something like an oxford shirt in classic white, blue, or stripes-would make them far too conspicuous an element.) Articles like this that explore combinations of smart/casual, texture, colour and contrast are my favorite things to read on PS