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“A black velvet gown is something that you can ... If you happen to have a velvet evening dress in your wardrobe, no doubt you too are seizing the opportunity to wear it again.

Save your floor-length gowns for black-tie events and go for a mini ... Disclaimer: just because the dress code says "cocktail," that doesn't mean you have to wear an actual cocktail dress.