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Does a black tie dress code freak you out? You’re not alone

Does a black tie dress code freak you out? You’re not alone

After two years of takeaway dinners and virtual meetings, our world has become much more casual. Does that change the formal wear rules?

As parts of the world start to feel normal once more – masks off, restaurants open, offices full (except on Fridays) – we are readying ourselves to go out again. In Sydney, the Silver Party is back on.

The autumn racing carnival is going ahead. Awards shows had literal red carpets. And at nearly every February fashion week show, designers sent messages of glamour down the runway: miniskirts, bold shoulders, velvet, silk, sequins.

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Lauren Sams
Lauren SamsFashion editorLauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more. Email Lauren at lauren.sams@afr.com

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