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Designers would be described by journalists as black, but then their clothes wouldnt be described, says Ariele Elia, the co-curator, along with Elizabeth Way, of Black Fashion Designers, a new exhibition at the Museum at FIT that is an important contribution to the ongoing conversation about diversity, or lack thereof, in fashion

Choose lace, satin, or velvet instead of plain business fabric

But, adjust to what you like

Lightweight black chiffon or very light satin is practical in the beach sun

I wouldn't look as chic in an all black denim pair of jeans, black chambray top and black denim jacket

58" from shoulder to hemline