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The short sequin cocktail dress has thin bands that lace up over the open back for the best fit, while the mini skirt smooths over the hips before ending well above the knees

For this look, I paired the dress with thong kitten heels from Ciara Millers new collaboration with DSW (both because I love the trending style and because we are firmly #TeamCiara in this house!)

To keep it simple, I opted for blue cheese crumbles

Wide Oxfords keep you comfy all day, leaving you energized and ready to take anything

If you prefer more room in the upper leg of your pants, regular cut pants are better for you

Keep it sleek in this black straight neck maxi dress