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If you opt for a shorter dress, try something with more embellishments to elevate your look (I love these styles here, here and here), with a dressier heel and clutch

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 3 Elizabeth Taylor, January 1950 Getty Images The full skirt and tight bustier of Elizabeth Taylor's dress was the epitome of style in the 1950s, but rather than follow the bright print and pattern trend of the time, the young starlet opted for a simple black fabric

The collection which went down in fashion history but unfortunately gave Jacobs the boot at Perry Ellis (he was ahead of his time!) was shown in September of 1992

Although they have the traditional tailored features you might expect in a pair of black work pants like front pleating and back darts theres more of a looseness to the wide leg, which gives them that higher-end look