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Think: Sachin & Babi's Brooke gown or Amsale's one-shoulder draped bodice gownworn by Gayle King for her son's 2024 weddingbecause they're known to flatter," Kaplan says

In general, however, black-tie doesn't mean black, and colour is usually welcome as long as the silhouette feels formal enough (floor-length dresses would be a safe bet)

Neckline: Square Neck

Trendsetters such as Kim Kardashian have reintroduced the concept of corsets as exercise regimens, rather than as the aesthetic statements or tools that they have been for the better part of a few centuries

Better yet, the dress is machine-washable, so feel free to lounge on that picnic blanket without fear