From satin dresses to flowing chiffon minis, these gowns combine luxurious fabrics, flattering silhouettes, and contemporary style
(Nashelle, $50) 8
THE SPECTATOR The spectator shoe is a wingtip brogue comprised of two different colors and/or fabrics
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American eveningwear has certainly never been at risk of what the late editor and style icon Andr Leon Talley called a famine of beauty. But as a sense of occasion got tied up with safe, predictable silhouettes targeted toward more traditional-leaning clientele (those with deep pockets and a packed social calendar), eveningwear lost its sense of fantasy and, therefore, has lacked in giving its wearers the chance to express themselves or make a real statement
The midi length, simple silhouette and classic not-too-deep V-shaped neckline, combined with the fact that the sparkle is more of a subtle shimmer, spells versatility