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Fashion historians credit Coco Chanel with popularizing the "little black dress" as haute couture in the 1920s

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This long flowing dress in a multicolored chevron pattern, with a slimming diamond effect at waist

If its a fancy wedding reception, school dance, or other black-tie event, the assortment of orange formal dresses features a variety of beautiful fabrics, stylish embellishments, and flattering details

If you're going for a 'dinner party dress to impress,' think about rich fabrics like velvet, silk, or satin