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A ruffled black dress is a closet must-have, equally appropriate for the theater, a date or events that need a touch of class, like the Kentucky Derby. At once playful and tasteful, black ruffles have you and your curves covered no matter what the occasion demands. Show your fashion know-how by keeping the accessories simple, yet classy; you don't want to overpower the ruffles.
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Pair your ruffle dress with pumps. Elegant heels with keep you looking playful, yet sophisticated. Avoid boots and strappy sandals, which won't look right with the textured dress.
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Break out your fave clutch, to avoid the super-awkward purse-strap posturing. A purse strap falling across your ruffles will distort the dress's flow and so cramp your style. Keep it simple.
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Skip the necklace, since the ruffles are the main attraction. Strap on a thick bangle or a classy gold bracelet instead, and wear a simple pair of earrings. These tasteful and bold accessories are a confidence booster that keep you from looking over-accessorized.
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Add a cute hat, thick headband or a feathered hair accessory in basic black to look pulled together from head to toe.
Things You'll Need
1.Pumps
3.Bangle or gold bracelet
2.Clutch
4.Hat or hair accessory
Tips & Tricks
Don't do ruffles on ruffles: keep your accessories, clutch and jacket ruffle-free to avoid looking too matchy-matchy.
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References
"Marie Claire": What to Wear for the Kentucky Derby
Ask Budget Babe: How to Wear a One-Shoulder Ruffle Dress
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