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There, Balenciaga rubbed elbows with fashion greats like Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli and quickly won over clients like Gloria Guinness, Pauline de Rothschild and Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor

Underneath, a fitted column dress in heavyweight crepe ensures the silhouette remains sleek

If it says black tie optional, the tuxedo still stands as the preferred choice, with a dark suit accepted if needed

And a high side pony was appropriate formal hair, apparently

Here is how I styled a contemporary little black dress by Talbot Runhof, which I borrowed from my moms closet, with the same 1950s belt

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