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Adrianna Papells cocktail dresses capture this balance beautifully, with elegant cuts, rich fabrics, and just the right amount of sparkle to make your 40th birthday feel unforgettable

With that in mind, we took to the sites as well as some of our other favorite retailers and brands to find inspiration for how we'll be styling our navy dresses from now on

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In the meantime, scroll through twenty five of our favorite off-shoulder styles and save a few to show as inspiration for your stylist at your bridal appointment

Never wear both at the same time

White breaks down the modern-day black-tie rules below