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Evening dresses require a different level of attention to detail compared to prom dresses

Suit up in a pair of black leggings, a sweatshirt and your favorite Crocs

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And because black is such a neutral backdrop, it offers endless flexibility with accessories, shoes, wraps, and jewelry

See plus-size long white lace evening gowns for prom and off-white long dresses for weddings

If you have darker skin (or more pink undertones), choose bronzes and dark greens instead