Black-tie attire for a woman means a formal evening look, most reliably a floor-length gown or full-length evening dress in a substantial, refined fabric
The silk also drapes without clinging, making it as easy for a coastal Cali night as it is layered up for winter
Designed with a straight neckline, front button detailing in mixed gold finishes, and subtle pocket accents at the hips, giving it a polished yet modern resort feel
As art historian Alison Matthews David writes in her excellent book Fashion Victims , it did terrible things to the wearers of such lurid fashions, but the real brunt of this persistent desire for green was suffered by garment workers, with ailments ranging from sores to convulsions to sudden, violent death
And then there are the belted dresses that practically style themselves, like Proenza Schoulers tech-chic D-ring belted version, Tory Burchs linen shift with contrast stitching and gold hardware, and Tibis crisp shirt dress with a wide belt, complete with a clear square buckle
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