If you like a little romance, even with your LBD, the Erdem Concetta tiered floral-print silk-chiffon mini dress is your best bet. With its demure silhouette and painterly floral prints, this whisper-soft silk-chiffon dressed is complete with ruffles sleeves that billow when you walk.  Finish the look with a pair of  open-toed leather mules or simple throw on your Chuck Taylor‘s and call it a day.

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REDValentino teams retro silhouettes with femininity in this two-tone ruffled stretch-knit mini dress, that’s giving off preppy vibes, although it’s more Veronica Lodge than Velma Dinkley. Crafted out of stretch-knit, this ultra chic dress detailed with ruffled ivory yoke can be work with knee-high boots, Mary Janes or your whitest pair of sneakers.

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If comfort reigns supreme in your fashion bible, then this AMBUSH oversized printed cotton-jersey midi dress was made for you. Cut from ultra-comfortable cotton-jersey in an exaggerated t-shirt silhouette, this dress also gives you a sliver of sensuality with side slits and practicality with a large pocket. You could wear it with a pair of sneakers, or you could you take the theme all the way home with pair of socks and Thom Browne slippers à la Lena Waithe.

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There’s something alluring to be said about puffy sleeves—they’re not quite in-your-face as shoulder pads, but have a similar, softer, more feminine effect. Combined with a cinched waist and an asymmetrical hemline, Beaufille Leo asymmetric jersey dress ticks all the boxes for the perfect ‘cool girl’ aesthetic. If Kristen Stewart wore this dress, you know she’d wear her sneakers…so you should too.

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Is fashion art? Some say yes, and some say no. But in the case of this Vivienne Westwood Bosschaert-print cotton dress, it’s both. Prominently featuring a floral print from a painting by Ambrosius Bosschaert, a famed still-life painter of the Dutch Golden Age, the dress comprises other notable attributes such as angular handkerchief sleeves, an asymmetric placket and mother-of-pearl buttons. Honestly, you can wrong wearing it with any pair of shoes—except Uggs. 

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Sometimes classics really are the best. Like this contemporary take on a classic 1920s flapper dress by Raey. Featuring two tiers of long fringed trim over satin, this dress calls for your best baubles and stilettos.

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John Richmond nailed it with this fitted studded dress. The all-over silver-tone stud detailing of varying sizes and cut out detail work beautifully here. With a dress this embellished, you don’t really need to do much. A simple pair of earrings and pointy-toed black shoes are all you’ll need to steal the limelight.

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Scuba has a bad rep for being an unforgiving material to wear, but when done right as exemplified here with this Off-White mini dress, it can be the dress of your dreams. Cut from body-sculpting stretch fabric the smooths and shapes, it’s the ultimate athleisure outfit. We think a pair of chunky sneakers would be perfect for this.

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If you’re not over the ‘90s trend, consider this dress by Commission. It’s made with the same minimal silhouette, and comes in black satin with chain straps that drape down the side, in a slim fit and back slit for easy movement.

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Inspired by the glamorous ‘80s, this one sleeve velvet mini dress by Alex Perry comes with sharp padded shoulders for high impact. Pair with statement earrings and stilettos.

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Made from silk charmeuse in asymmetric draping and a plunging neckline, this fitted mini dress flows effortlessly over your body.

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This mini dress is made from black velvet and metallic tulle and nips in at the waist that falls into a ruffled, floaty hem for a sophisticated evening number.

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For an LBD with an added oomph, this black crepe dress by Christopher Kane comes in sensual cut-outs on the sides and back, a plunging v-neck, finished with oval-cut crystals.

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For a sophisticated, sculptural evening look, try this Romance Was Born LBD, which comes with shiny black taffeta and sculptural pleating at the sleeves and front, adorned with faux pearl buttons.

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This LBD by SIR adds an element of nostalgic femininity to your look. It comes in blended linen in a short silhouette and dainty puffed sleeves, with a high and tucked waistline.

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This slim-cut tuxedo style wrap-effect dress by Alice + Olivia is the perfect flattering evening ensemble to be paired with a statement bag.

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The iconic bondage dress by Hervé Léger comes one-shouldered and below the knee here, that smooths and sculpts over every curve.

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This LBD by Self-Portrait comes in leopard print velvet, a v-neck front and pleated skirt for a sense of playfulness to your evening look.

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For a touch of elegant minimalism, this black dress by Cefinn features a dipped hem, side slits with a fitted bodice made from velvet and a mock neck.

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