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If your dress has one dramatic feature, keep everything else streamlined

Think of events like gallery openings, upscale dinner parties, or networking events

Different Textures in Your Outfit Texture is one of the easiest ways to make brown shoes and black pants feel natural together

We've curated fifteen stunning silhouettes that honour tradition while celebrating your individuality, from timeless floor-length gowns to modern high-low hemlines that command attention

I love the way the silhouette is ladylike and elegant but with a splash of feistiness thanks to the strategic displays of skin

Whether it's your first time attending a formal event or you're a seasoned pro, it's equally tricky landing on a gown that is equal parts dressy and trendy, but after all of the recent award show red carpets (the Met Gala, the Oscars, the BAFTAs to name a few), we've been taking notes from some of our favourite celebs on how to make occasionwear cool again