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Whether your style is modern, traditional, or somewhere in between, the clean lines and timeless design of this dresser will complement a variety of aesthetics

Whoopi Goldberg, the Oscars, 1993 While most people at the time used the Oscars to break out their most formal couture gowns, Goldberg opted for a Wizard-of-Oz-esque pantsuit and green and purple cape

The skirt gracefully flares out to the hem, bringing a visual balance of drama and glamour

The Mermaid Gown The mermaid is the most striking silhouette for a black tie wedding because the fitted construction through the body and the flare below the knee creates a sculpted, intentional shape that commands attention without competing with the occasion

Using color also works for this dress code, if one were to choose to wear a colored bowtie or a flourish of color in their suit, but ultimately "darker colors are most appropriate for this category." Creative Black Tie Creative black tie is what its name suggestsand is nothing to fret oversays Moon