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Thats why it can be incredibly stressful to get an invitation to a party with a dress code you dont understand, or dont think you can follow

While this is not the Met Gala, it's certainly an opportunity (and justification) to do a special shopping trip

& Other Stories Fitted Checkered Blazer The plaid print on this & Other Stories Fitted Checkered Blazer ($179) comes in a muted enough palette that it can function like a neutral, working easily with black slacks and a plain white T-shirt

The sleek, body-contouring design is beautifully complemented by the playful ruffle hem that adds just the right amount of drama to your night-out ensemble

When paired with longer bottoms, the chukka boots give the illusion of your typical dress shoes

Another way of wearing black heels is to go all out with black knee-high boots with heels made from shiny semi-aniline leather