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It features built-in shorts, thin shoulder straps, and a few pockets for small essentials like your ID or lip balm should you run out for coffee or down to the hotel lobby

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Credit: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images Ella Cervetto Ella Cervetto ruled the red carpet in a beaded dress complete with a corset bodice at the De Gaulle: Tilting Iron screening on May 20

Dress it up with some strappy heels

Avoid overly sleek or pointed shoes , which can make the overall frame feel even more vertical

Black is the ultimate wardrobe workhorse pair with a silk blouse and heels for a polished business or cocktail look, or with a fine-knit turtleneck for a sleek evening ensemble