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Pair this long-sleeve formal wedding guest dress with a chic updo and some gold high heels for a look that's sure to wow

Case in point: Actor and rapper Bobby Brown wore this black pair as a casual going-out look

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While highly structured, sophisticated cocktail-length options are occasionally accepted at less rigid or modern gatherings, the gold standard for women remains long evening dresses that gracefully sweep the floor