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Lace legacy

More sophisticated than your average ballgown, this A-line dress and cropped jacket combination will show off a balanced figure. An a-line dress is almost always a flattering choice, and contrary to popular belief, fashion experts say that horizontal stripes can have an elongating and balancing effect. Choose an ivory colored shantung or taffeta and decorate with a scalloped French lace. The jacket can be made of black satin and embellished with a single rhinestone button.