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Evening gowns are usually made of luxurious fabrics such as chiffon, velvet, satin, organza, silk, etc Although the terms are used interchangeably, ball gowns and evening gowns differ in that a ball gown will always have a full skirt and a fitted bodice, whereas an evening gown can be any silhouette and may have an empire or dropped waist

This one has pockets and ties at the shoulder for convenience

For a more classic finish, black, navy, wine red, green, and deep blue are easier to repeat

If you are going to a casual venue, you may be able to dress down a bit and opt for a comfortable pair of fresh, low top black or white leather sneakers if it compliments the outfit

Full Length: 47 in

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