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And theyll appeal to guys who find many big-fit dress pants to be too high-waisted

As for proper trousers, your 40s are the time to expand your selection of chinos, linen pants and slacks with more colors thrown into the mix now that you know your personal style points

Shop the look: Black velvet cocktail dress: Buy from Azazie, $39 Silver drop necklace: Buy from Amazon, $30.99 Silver rhinestone hoops: Buy from Amazon, $12.36 Black and silver heels: Buy from DSW, $59.99 Black embellished clutch: Buy from Amazon, $28.43 Cocktail attire DO: Pair it with heels Almost as important as the cocktail dress is the shoe choice

For females, pls wear a bra when doing this measurement