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In fact, it signals a semi-formal dress code reserved for evening and social events such as dinners, balls, charities, weddings and parties after 6 p.m., according to celebrity stylist, Amber Padilla

Both of which simply require a little texturising product such as sea salt spray or volumising powder to finish

And if you want to have a little more fun, jewel tones (like rich emerald green or sapphire blue) and metallics (like gold or bronze) are stylish AND dress code-approved

These days, you have permission to deviate from the well-worn path of black shoes

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