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Leaning into the black leather, she carried a small black patent Jackie bag with a chain strap, and wore black pointy-toe slingback stilettos with chain detailing

The extra volume in the skirt creates a striking contrast against a fitted bodice, naturally cinching the waist and giving the wearer a regal silhouette

Then if needed, add extra salt and pepper, or for a zippier flavor, add more lemon juice or dijon mustard

Sources JenniLee, fashion stylist, phone interview, July 29, 2025 Hilary Davidson, fashion historian, curator, and chair of the MA Fashion and Textile Studies program at FIT, video interview, July 24, 2025

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