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Next time youre invited to a Black Tie Optional event, keep these basic guidelines in mind when putting together an outfit

We love linen for summer daytime dressing, but it can look too casual for a black tie dress code as does cotton and denim, despite Britney Spears iconic red carpet denim gown from 2001

If your waist is shorter or wider (like mine), belting over a fitted jacket or cardigan can create the same effect in a more flattering way

To make this dressing, you will need: Blue cheese crumbles: If you can, I recommend buying a block of cheese and crumbling it yourself

A staple among the most sexily alluring wedding dresses, open backs can also look stunning in elegantly romantic haut couture designs

Composition: 100% polyester, Lining: 98% polyester 2% elastane