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    Do: have a simple  little black dress, with clean lines.
"It's so simple and chic, you can wear it  anywhere. It's something every woman needs."
Don't: wear  a little black dress that's too little.
"Don't show everything off. You can  look great without showing everything you've got. Leave a little something to  the imagination."
Do: remember  that your shoes can make the ensemble.
"A colorful pump with an all black  outfit can definitely punch it up and make it look new."
Don't: wear  Crocs.
"They are pretty awful. Unless you're under the age of 10, it's just not  OK."
Do: accessorize!
"I love a great hat or a great scarf. Anything small like that can  really add to an outfit."
Don't: wear  super-skinny jeans
"I don't care what size you are, they make you look BIG."
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