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Opt for a formal evening gown that exudes grace or a knee-length cocktail dress for a refined yet contemporary look

Chanel described feeling nauseated by the brilliant colors in Poirets fashion, which were these electric blues and tangerine oranges and cherry reds, Steele says, referring to the early-20th-century couturier Paul Poiret, who was known for neoclassical silhouettes in an acidic color palette

Smooth jacquard satin with a refined pearl-like luster

With a seductive thigh-high slit and off-shoulder sleeves that drape elegantly, this gown promises an unforgettable entrance and a night of enchanting elegance