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These three elements create a balanced, sophisticated look demonstrating self-power and class

I love the opportunity to get glammed up, but there are some dos and don'ts when it comes to black-tie events," says Nearis

When this jacket and the boots first came in, I had styled them with a long sleeve turtleneck sweater dress, which was super cute as well, but the day we shot was SO nice out, after so many days of rain, so my go-to little black dress was calling my name ( sadly sold out in black at the moment

Combination #1: Same dress, different colors: This is probably the simplest combination of all, and will make for breath-taking pictures

Additionally, white sneakers are comfortable and easy to walk in, so you can wear them all day long