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Earlier in the week, at the Fashion Awards, Smith debuted a very different but equally inspiring holiday fit, a sleeveless beige maxi dress with a drop waist and a bodice adorned with metallic silver pieces all over

The cape sleeves add an airy, graceful touch, giving the dress a sense of movement

Creative Black Tie Inspiration: Color If festive attire calls for rich and cozy color, creative black tie is the time for a more vibrant hue

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While there are some tweaks you can make to make it your own - going for deep jewel tones, muted shades, experimenting with fabrics or playing up your accessories - usually Black Tie means just that

If you buy whatever flashy handbag or pair of sunnies first catches your eye, they might not last you until the end of the season, let alone years from now