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Photo: courtesy of Lulus We love Lulus and are definitely guilty of spending one-too-many hours shopping for dresses on their site (psssssstif you need help finding the perfect outfit for your engagement session, some of our fave Lulus dresses are in this guide)

Cocktail attire emerged in the early 20th Century after a period of more restrictive dress codes that saw women sport constricting and elaborate garments like corsets, opera gloves and bustles

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So grab your ballerina flats for a more comfortable everyday look or killer heels for a night out

Details: Beaded, Sequin, Sheer bodice, Diamond layered skirt, Soft cup padded inserts, Double spaghetti strap, Stripy open back, Zipper back

Anywhere there was a worthwhile art fair, champagne-fueled book signing, or indie film screening, there was also an army of Prada-clad women in thick glasses, groovy prints, and the heaviest of shoes