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Shop the Look: Mango's sequin and lace slip dress is so elegant but pair it under a graphic t-shirt and performance-style trainers for a more everyday look

Prints and Patterns Dark skin can carry bold, large-scale prints magnificently the depth of a dark complexion provides a stable, rich visual base that prevents even the most vivid prints from looking overwhelming

Shift Dress and Denim Jacket Shop the Look: Shift Dress (original sold out, similar here) | Denim Jacket As the weather cools off, throw on a denim jacket

You may want to choose a plunging neckline, a two-piece dress with a small amount of midriff on show, a thigh slit, or an open-back short white wedding reception dress