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The Trusty Little Black Dress When in doubt, slip on a little black dress

The soft, stretch fabric ensures a comfortable fit for all-day wear or special occasions

Gowns and Dresses While a floor-length gown is the customary and surest choice for black-tie and white-tie functions, a smart knee-length dress is perfectly acceptable for events with a cocktail or creative black-tie dress code

Tips & Tricks Build around a theme coordinate colors for a polished look

Some of the most popular variations include: Empire waist A-line dresses: These dresses feature a high waistline that creates a slimming effect and elongates the legs

Gold metallic heels would really bring out the metallic details in the skirt of the dress, but black heels would be equally chic