Correction: Formal, semi-formal, cocktail, and casual each ask for a different level of finish
Its sometimes beaded to mimic a necklace (hence the name jewel) but looks just as fabulous without sparkling embellishments
Its very similar to the short dress that Claudia Schiffer wore on Karl Lagerfelds spring/summer 1994 couture runway, but it was made for a client, so its truly unique, Young tells Vogue
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In winter or fall, go for a quarter-zip sweater up top
You can wear heels or flats depending on the venue location and your comfort level