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While true cocktail dress codes are a little different from semi-formal, a cocktail length dress (shorter than the knee) is appropriate at a semi-formal wedding, heels can be higher, and other smart non-dress options will be acceptable

Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images Angelina Jolie, 2012 Angelina Jolie made red-carpet history when she wore an Atelier Versace black velvet gown with a side slit cut up to there, which she showed off when she struck a sultry pose on the red carpet

It has a flattering smocked waist, light blue tassels and delicate ruffle detailing

Remember, these arent the run-of-the-mill shoes that you wear to work each day