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Cheap & Chic: White Hot

Drape your curves in something crisp and bright
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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GET IT IN SIZES XS–L

Curvy and sleek is a good look for a night out. BCBG dress, $270, eDressme.com. Claire’s necklace, $10, beaded bracelets, $5 for set, and hammered bangles, $6 each, claires.com for store locations. Sam Edelman sandals, $169, Nordstrom stores.

GET IT IN SIZES 4–14

Vivid color goes well with a bold, graphic twist. Donna Ricco dress, $158, donnaricco.com. Kenneth Jay Lane bangles, $55–$90, and ring, $63, 877-953-5264.

GET IT IN SIZES 2–14

Pretty gathers give this dress gorgeous shape. Jessica McClintock dress, $173, jessicamcclintock.com. Susan Hanover earrings, $78, winknyc.com. Kenneth Jay Lane bangles, $55–$90, 877-953-5264. Lenore Solmo ring, $45, Lenore Solmo, NYC, 212-244-0678.