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Add a colorful scarf, belt or a fur or denim vest to amp up a more simple sweater dress

You would want to base with dark colours and work out with those lighter colours to them

With sparkly beaded designs on the sheer corset-style bodice, this short navy blue cocktail dress gets a dazzling look for homecoming, wedding receptions, and other semi-formal events

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The author also wrote one about the 1930s too

Getting the search started now gives you plenty of time to peruse the internet and try on options to find the right one for you (it might even be sensible to nab a couple of sizes and take it to a tailor to make the right alternations)