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Every girl needs at least one little black cocktail dress for weddings, homecoming dances, and other semi-formal events

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And here is the styling lesson this dress teaches better than almost any other: a neutral dress is a canvas, and one unexpected shoe does all the work

(If that hang hasnt happened yet, take a look at everyones Monday outfits, and imagine what they would look like if they were 15 percent chiller.) Play it safe, and edit as you go

Look for dresses with delicate details like a ruffled neckline, flutter sleeves, or an empire waist to play up the feminine energy