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The modest block heel adds stability and a touch of class, enhancing your wardrobe

For a holiday feel, add sequin, subtle embellishments, shimmery appliqu, but nothing too loud

The long linen or canvas shirt has wide spots and a red sash around the waist

Satin: Satin instantly elevates spring cocktail dresses and works beautifully for evening celebrations and weddings

If a floor-length gown poses concerns about tripping, a high-low hemline or an ankle-length dress is a perfectly appropriate and stylish alternative

"The dress has been enormously instructive for science, the scientific understanding of how color works," he told USA TODAY