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I like structured flats or Superga sneakers (which are insanely popular here and go with pretty much anything)

Below, we've rounded up a few of our favorite cocktail dresses for women over 50 that will have you set for any venue or vibe

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In the long run, linen is a good investment as it lasts longer than cotton pieces

Jennifer Lopez in an Emilio Pucci gown at the BAFTA Awards in 2011 A cutout Emilio Pucci gown gave us a peek at Lopez's abs at the 2011 BAFTA Awards

"[Andrea] came with three dresses, which I'm very spoiled now, people come with a thousand dresses when they come to a fitting for me," she said with a laugh