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Black trench coat with wrap dress and pumps A wrap dress is universally flattering, and when you layer it under a black trench coat, the result is feminine and refined

"There's a little more flexibility with the tie these dayslike when wearing a turtleneck underneath a sports coat or blazer, or if it's the summertimebut traditionally, cocktail attire means a tie," says Hurwitz

Minimal yet refined, its the effortless piece that moves seamlessly from day to night

Wear it with leggings to the gym or your favorite baggy jeans and a tee for weekend errands