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These colors complement the warmth of brown footwear and evoke a natural and grounded aesthetic

Avoid straying too far from traditional formal wear to ensure the outfit remains appropriate for the creative black tie event

Designed in a fresh linen blend, featuring short puff sleeves, a smocked elastic waist at the back for added definition, and handy side pockets

I chose a pair of black opaque tights in the first outfit, and a pair of black sheer tights in the second (you can get faux sheer ones that are lined with a lighter material)

Other celebrities, including Ellen DeGeneres and Ariana Grande, mentioned the dress on social media without mentioning specific colours