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Cocktail dresses are knee-length or tea-length

For formal events, the color options are more flexible, but darker tones are generally a safe and stylish choice

In many cases, these are unfamiliar articles of clothing a good fit and attention to the basics are key to looking like a grown man rather than a schoolboy in his dad's old suit

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They include: A super flattering red maxi from Bardot, a can't-go-wrong velvet and satin midi dress from Nobody's Child, a showstopping sequin gown from Needle & Thread, and a beaded number from ASOS DESIGN