white beaded cocktail dress Pearl Square Neck Mini Featuring a graceful scoop neckline and a sleek sheath silhouette Zapaka Women White Lace-Up Back

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I prefer to do this with pinking shears

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One of the best tricks is to get the store to tint your primer a darker color

Tuck it into high-waisted joggers to define the waist, and layer with a long coat or a tailored wool blazer for extra polish