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Reputable online retailers often offer made-to-order options with quality similar to much pricier dresses found in boutiques

Army Service Uniform (ASU): Used for formal occasions

Do less voluminous bottoms: If you will be wearing an empire-waist top, make sure you avoid bottoms that will increase the volume of the dress, such wide looking trousers or A-line skirts

Like I mentioned in the 50s blog, Audrey Hepburn wore a lot of Givenchy and her film Breakfast at Tiffanys in 1961 helped popularise the little black dress

Oxfords, lace-ups, and loafers are all standards

Spice up your formal evening look with a dress that has cut outs or an open back