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Its $6,800 price tag blows my budget out of the water, but I tracked down a similar style from Swift's signature dress brand, Den

A plunging back contrasts against the elegant high neck style with heels for the next soire

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Fitted throughout the bodice and flaring out at the knee (or lower), the mermaid dress is form-fitting throughout and oh so sexy

"A tuxedo shirt and cufflinks always unless you're wearing a Thom Browne tuxedo ( he prefers a slightly wrinkled texture to his button downs to break up the formalness of the suit)." Black Tie Optional What to do

Light blue button-up shirts and slim-fit, non-distressed black jeans work best in smart-casual settings