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It can be minimal or romantic, relaxed or sharply sophisticated, and it never looks overdone. I loved the idea of challenging everything weve come to expect from a little black dress, says LaQuan Smith, another fan of short hemlines, who bricolaged elements like tuxedo-jacket lapels with a cutout LBD and a Mandarin collar with a one-shouldered dress for his opulent Fall 2023 show at the Rainbow Room in New York

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A floor-length gown is the safest choice, but a very dressy midi dress, formal cocktail dress, ankle-length dress, or elegant jumpsuit can also work if the outfit looks polished and evening-appropriate