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According to Elizabeth Emanuel, who designed the ball gown with her husband David, they didnt realize the furor the dress would cause

Black sandals would have worked, but the beige is unexpected, and I also like the embellishments in similar studded sandals

Unless otherwise specified on the invitation, black tie in general permits any length, so midi and even shorter styles, within reason, are acceptable

An Anarkali black salwar suit, with its flowing elegance, works beautifully for festive occasions, while a straight-cut salwar with palazzos is a great choice for work and semi-formal events