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That question is just one of a zillion reasons were spending the Oscars glued to the fashion parade, awash in snacks and bubbly

Black wraps and shawls pair beautifully with a wide range of dress colors including blush, ivory, champagne, and dusty blue

In my mind, I often associate (black) loafers with a certain type of Austrian/German tourist, sporting a moustache, beige shorts, a gaudy short sleeved shirt, a gold necklace, a solarium tan and white socks, being part of a tourist group roaming through Vienna

And to no surprise, some brands have already begun to roll out holiday-ready dresses stitched with dazzling metallics and silky fabrics (Ive got my eyes on styles from Bardot and Misha)

This stunning lace midi dress is the epitome of refined elegance