quince dress black Velvet Off Shoulder Quinceanera by House of Wu 26065 16 / Black/Silver while the intricate beading and appliqued floral details bring a soft yet bold charm to the ensemble Rachel Allan Quinceanera Dress RQ5006

Building a Versatile Occasionwear Wardrobe A well-chosen black cocktail dress often serves as the foundation of an occasionwear wardrobe

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At the time, Prada wasn't as well-known as it is today, but this dress is credited with raising its profile (and spawning about a million imitiations in the '90s)

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Whoopi Goldberg, the Oscars, 1993 While most people at the time used the Oscars to break out their most formal couture gowns, Goldberg opted for a Wizard-of-Oz-esque pantsuit and green and purple cape

Corset back lace-up closure cinches the waist and adjusts the fit precisely on the day