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The combination of the sleek long dress with the rugged sneakers (bonus points for the leopard-print bag) makes for an outfit that's very of-the-moment, and the fact that it's a far cry from the fit-and-flare-midi-dress-plus-white-sneakers look of years past is refreshing

At the same time, the cut allows for elegant movement when walking, giving the dress a particularly feminine look

A few things worth remembering: Fit matters more than price

My only complaints are how wrinkled it was when it arrived and how low cut it is so I had it sewn up a little

Conclusion When Cocktail Attire is called for as the dress code at your next event, now you know what you need to wear to look and feel great

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