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The fabric and construction matter at black tie in a way they do not at less formal occasions

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A block-heeled sandal adds stability

I tend to gravitate more towards the 1930s and 1940s-inspired tea dresses in slinkier fabrics, bias-cut skirts and with smaller blooms, but you could look at '50s options that come in louder prints and stiffer cotton if you wanted a more snug fit