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For the most uber-fancy of occasions, the white tie dress code applies, meaning a bow tie with a tailed jacket and white shirt

The only two-tone trend to pay attention to is in sophisticated black and white, noted in pluming polka dots by Richard Quinn, Dolce & Gabbanas chessboard lingerie, the surrealist melting checks of a Moschino skirt-suit, JW Anderson's ethereal layers and Ralph Laurens tuxedo tailoring

Tone down your jewelry, perhaps wear a lower heel or flats, or layer with a sweater