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If youre worried about feeling too exposed in a backless dress, consider layering with a sheer shawl or jacket for added coverage while still showing off your stunning outfit

In this case, choose nude wedge heels to offset the wide leg

Overall, creating the dress costed the designer the whopping amount of $1,440.33 (equivalent to around $11,111 today)

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Follow the classic three-color rule: One dominant color One supporting color One accent color Ignoring the Occasion Crystal heels may look stunning at a gala but feel out of place at the office

Think: spaghetti straps, slip dresses, faux fur coats, and bucket hats