slimming black dress HUGO - V-neck slim-fit midi in stretch fabric A clean spaghetti Slim Suspender Black Short Dress

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With its lace-trimmed neckline, sleek silhouette, side slit, and darker romantic finish, it brings contrast, polish, and a clear after-dark mood into one easy statement dress

As well as some with chain trends details that will pretty much go with all of your black dresses, outfits and jeans

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Whether it's your first time attending a formal event or you're a seasoned pro, it's equally tricky landing on a gown that is equal parts dressy and trendy, but after all of the recent award show red carpets (the Met Gala, the Oscars, the BAFTAs to name a few), we've been taking notes from some of our favourite celebs on how to make occasionwear cool again