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Again, floor-length gowns are best for women, although you could potentially wear a jumpsuit provided the fabric is fancy enough

(For reference, Im 57 with long legs, so length will always look a bit different depending on your proportions.) A good pair of slip shorts worn under short dresses is also a game-changer

They can draw the eye down and balance your silhouette

A tailored dress feels far more polished when paired with a sleek shoulder bag, ballet flats, and sunglasses

Do chinos make good formal wear

Start with the body shape pillar to place yourself among the shapes, compare against the rectangle shape guide and the apple shape guide if you are between two, then move to product once the rule is clear