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The cummerbund, often in black silk, serves the same function, covering the waistband of your trousers and creating a clean line

Of course, we can't blame you for feeling a little resistance if all you remember of the era is its pubic bone-baring low-riders, its floppy newsboy caps, or, heaven forfend, its endless scarves-as-tops (basically this entire Christina Aguilera outfit, you're welcome for bringing it back to your consciousness)

I love accenting black and white polka dots with red accessories, so completing the look was an easy decision

Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including The New York Times, Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA

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