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Express your style personality on the bottom! advises Stylist Erin, Stripes, checks, geometrics, animal prints, asymmetrical designs on bottomsanything goes. Styling strategies: Use darker or solid colors up top, with brights or prints on bottom Try vertical stripes or center seams on tops to elongate Add patterned pants or skirts to balance your frame Layer with open jackets or long cardigans to create clean lines Not into color blocking

Navy and black can work together if paired really intentionally - for example if the guys are wearing navy tuxes with black lapels and black belt and shoes

Use belts or fitted garments to draw attention to this, or darker color accents around your waist to highlight it

So, hunt for versatile pieces that can be mixed and matchedit's the secret to a cocktail-ready wardrobe