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The kind of formal dress you shop for all comes down to what the black tie event is

[Google translation of text at See her parents in Portrait of a Lady with an Ostrich Feather Fan, 1640, and Portrait of a Man, 1640, both by Verspronck.

She accessorized with chunky layered necklaces (with teeth!) and a Twilight bag a look that's giving us edgy, 2000s vibes

Because black provides such strong visual cohesion, different silhouettes and necklines dont read as chaotic the way they sometimes can with lighter or more varied colors

In neutral-toned gowns with various necklines, this wedding party let the location do the talking