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With its muted hue, a formal black dress exudes effortless styling, making it an easy option for those with a busy social calendar

Youre likely to only see white tie dress code in period dramas, unless youre attending a royal event, state ball or a party thrown by Elton John For white tie, women are definitely expected to wear a long dress or ball gown

Sweater dresses, patterned dresses, and shirt dresses are all good options to add interest

What if you could choose between flowy A-line and casual T-shirt styles

The ultra-shiny fabric gives this dress the wow factor

"I bet night owls are more likely to see it as blue-black," Conway says