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Vintage Chanel clip-on earrings are always a good idea

Chapman masterfully updates vintage silhouettes with a modern flair and contemporary touches

Statement Jewelry No matter your jewelry style (I'm partial to earrings and necklaces myself), a black dress is the perfect blank canvas for statement jewelry, which act like your own personal wearable art collection

For Dress Blues (SW 9176) by Sherwin Williams, three coordinating colors create a cohesive and stylish look: SW 9149 Inky Blue, SW 1015 Skyline Steel, and SW 7005 Pure White

While you might get away with wearing a dama dress to a black-tie event, white tie strictly demands floor-sweeping attire