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Short styles also allow the most physical ease across a long evening of standing, sitting, and moving between conversations, which matters more at the rehearsal dinner than at almost any other bridal occasion because the bride is rarely able to settle in one place for long

Layering a fitted turtleneck under the dress also works well in cooler offices

What You'll Need: Loafers + Button-Down Top + Black Minidress Styling Notes: Make your favorite black dress transition into the daytime by wearing it with a button-down, knee-high socks, and loafers

Between September and December, I bought authentic vintage pieces (from the 1950s-1960s)