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From elegant gowns to chic cocktail dresses, our selection ensures you'll find the perfect black dress for every event

Brighter or pastel shades can work well when styled formally, but avoid anything neon, or too party-like as this will clash with the formal nature of the event

A model at the 1991 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture show

Apple Shape: Look for an A-line dress with a V-neckline

What each of the couture houses conjured up is pretty extraordinary to look at

Todays take on the trend leans into smarter proportions: think high-waisted or tapered cargos balanced with a fitted baby tee to create a more polished silhouette