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This middle class had some discretionary income, and they spent it on the most conspicuous consumer good: clothing

Its not about sticking outits about looking like part of a group that has come together in celebration of something, be it a wedding, a ceremony, a grand party, and so on. Despite evolving formalwear norms and the relaxing of dress codes across the board, Cho says, black tie still means wearing a tuxedoand he hopes it stays that way till the end of time. Consider this your head-to-toe guide to nailing the look from here on out

You can wear one statement piece or a matching set

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It's surprising how transformative a long-lasting lipstick can be to the overall look and 'put-together-ness' of your makeup, especially when you opt for a swipe of a dark or classic blue-toned red