velvet and lace dress Quintessa Black Corset Off Shoulder Gown XS / 2 95% Polyester 5% Elastane Color Clothing: Maxi Dresses: 'Tiff' Black

This could be created just as easily without the mask

Hem the right way Whether youre wearing pants, skirts or dresses, your hemline goes a long way to creating that leggy look

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Three design elements do most of that work: Neckline placement a V-neck or sweetheart neckline draws the eye up and inward Waist definition a high or empire waist raises the visual midpoint of the body Hem length a floor-length hem creates an unbroken vertical line from shoulder to floor Understanding these three principles is the foundation of every styling hack below

Styled by Andrew Mukamal, she looked absolutely incredible in a black Schiaparelli gown from the AW23 Couture collection featuring a see-through boned corset and dramatic suede skirt with a playfully unbuttoned, folded-over waistline