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Fashion Black Off the Shoulder Audrey Hepburn Style Cocktail Party Dress Rated 121.03Free shipping 5.00 out of 5 Captures the elegance and sophistication of Audrey Hepburn's iconic fashion sense, exudes a classic and timeless vibe that is sure to make a statement at any cocktail party or special event

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Consider your industry's dress codecreative fields might welcome metallic accents, while traditional offices prefer classic neutrals

"Some moms are taking a less-is-more approach, but we're seeing pops of embellishmentlike a detail on the neckline or a floral pattern on the side of the bodicethat look super chic and make a gown extra special," Kaplan says

Size medium measures 34.5" from