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| Updated May 09, 2013 7:15 PM Tags Rob Kim/Getty Images Sure, Jennifer Lopez looks like she's wearing a toddler-sized tuxedo on the top and a sexy cocktail dress on the bottom

Look for a style with a V-neck or surplice front and a waist seam or self-tie belt that sits just under the bust

A 100-millimeter stiletto that forces you to sit out the night reads worse than a 50-millimeter block heel you can move in

The Avalon dress has no trouble switching gears: The combination of its kicky shape, glamorous structured fabric, and playful touches like diagonal zip pockets and a grosgrain waistbelt are just as appropriate for an upscale brunch as a cocktail party