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Whether its a black-tie gala or a casual Christmas gathering with friends, heres how to dress the part, and turn heads while youre at it

The dramatic ankle length of this dress makes it an obvious choice for nighttime white parties, but the playful back cut-out and tie maintain the youthful energy that comes out in all of us during the summer

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Embellished corsets, sweeping trains and impeccably tailored tuxedos for both women and men introduced a modern sense of strength, while elaborate masks and sculpted headpieces transformed each look into a living work of art