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And while you can wear a casual suit if it fits, a blazer or suit jacket and dress pants should suffice at the most-formal level

The floor-length gown boasts a peek-a-boo sheer back and a gleaming a-line skirt that flows away from the hips in a figure-flattering a-line shape that finishes the design

Matched with severe, high-necked tailoring, it was a startlingly sombre fashion choice on what might have been expected to be a day of joy for the wife of the new president

Made from soft chiffon, this sleeveless mini dress features a flattering V-neckline and a pleated bodice that flows into a layered A-line skirt

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Lauren Alexis Fisher is the Senior Editor at Cosmopolitan , overseeing digital content across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, sex, and culture