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Whether you're attending a gothic festival, alternative concert, club night, photoshoot or simply expressing your unique style every day, this dress delivers the perfect balance between elegance and rebellion

In practical terms, a cocktail dress code means knee-length to midi-length cocktail dresses or skirts in elevated fabrics - think structured crepe, satin, lace, or jacquard - worn with heels or dressy flats and finished with considered accessories

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Re-create a 1940s-Inspired Jacket Detail A 1940s-inspired peplum-like detail adds shape and interest to a princess-line jacket, with drafting and construction techniques for layered flaps