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Chic Gowns for a Gala in the City

A gala in the city calls for gowns that are both sophisticated and stylish. Consider luxurious fabrics like silk, satin, and velvet in jewel tones or classic black, with elegant draping or embellishments. These suggestions balance timeless elegance with modern trends, ensuring a memorable and chic look. To refine these suggestions, please let me know if you have any preferences for color, silhouette, or specific embellishments!
@moniquelhuillier
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Gowns in Jewel Tones
Rich jewel tones like emerald green, sapphire blue, or ruby red offer a luxurious and sophisticated look that stands out in a city gala setting. These colors photograph beautifully and exude elegance.
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Gowns in Jewel Tones
@moniquelhuillier
Rich jewel tones like emerald green, sapphire blue, or ruby red offer a luxurious and sophisticated look that stands out in a city gala setting. These colors photograph beautifully and exude elegance.
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Missoni Striped lamé maxi dress
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Missoni

Striped lamé maxi dress

$2,220

Mytheresa

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Etro Embroidered sheer gown
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Etro

Embroidered sheer gown

$3,490

Mytheresa

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Badgley Mischka Plissé-georgette gown
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Badgley Mischka

Plissé-georgette gown

$398

$795

Outnet

Safiyaa Embellished gown
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Safiyaa

Embellished gown

$1,128

$2,820

Mytheresa

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@laurenwolfe
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Black Gown with Delicate Draping
A black gown is a timeless choice for a gala. Delicate draping adds movement and sophistication, creating a flattering silhouette that's both classic and chic.
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Black Gown with Delicate Draping
@laurenwolfe
A black gown is a timeless choice for a gala. Delicate draping adds movement and sophistication, creating a flattering silhouette that's both classic and chic.
David Koma Draped jersey and tulle gown
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David Koma

Draped jersey and tulle gown

$1,350

$2,250

Mytheresa

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Blumarine Draped one-shoulder gown
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Blumarine

Draped one-shoulder gown

$1,870

Mytheresa

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The New Arrivals Ilkyaz Ozel Paige satin and lace gown
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The New Arrivals Ilkyaz Ozel

Paige satin and lace gown

$735

$1,225

Mytheresa

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Victoria Beckham Bella gathered open back organza gown
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Victoria Beckham

Bella gathered open back organza gown

$1,109

$1,585

Mytheresa

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@jastookes
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Satin Gown with Embellishments
Satin provides a luxurious sheen and a smooth drape, while embellishments like beads, sequins, or embroidery add a touch of glamour and visual interest suitable for a formal event.
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Satin Gown with Embellishments
@jastookes
Satin provides a luxurious sheen and a smooth drape, while embellishments like beads, sequins, or embroidery add a touch of glamour and visual interest suitable for a formal event.
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Emilia Wickstead Amadine embellished recycled-satin gown
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Emilia Wickstead

Amadine embellished recycled-satin gown

$3,560

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Huishan Zhang Salma crystal-embellished faille gown
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Huishan Zhang

Salma crystal-embellished faille gown

$2,543

$5,085

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SABINA BILENKO Strapless cutout crystal-embellished satin gown
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SABINA BILENKO

Strapless cutout crystal-embellished satin gown

$1,482

$7,410

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MARCHESA NOTTE Embellished ruffled satin-crepe gown
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MARCHESA NOTTE

Embellished ruffled satin-crepe gown

$239

$795

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@flaviastuttgen
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Velvet Gown
Velvet is a plush, opulent fabric that feels especially appropriate for a city gala during cooler months. It adds depth and richness to your look, ensuring you stay warm and stylish.
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Velvet Gown
@flaviastuttgen
Velvet is a plush, opulent fabric that feels especially appropriate for a city gala during cooler months. It adds depth and richness to your look, ensuring you stay warm and stylish.
Alex Perry Draped Open Back Velvet Gown
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Alex Perry

Draped Open Back Velvet Gown

$1,560

$3,000

Revolve

Amanda Uprichard X Revolve Falcon Gown
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Amanda Uprichard

X Revolve Falcon Gown

$237

$282

Revolve

Nookie Vera Velvet Gown
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Nookie

Vera Velvet Gown

$349

Revolve

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Roland Mouret Scarf-detail velvet corset gown
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Roland Mouret

Scarf-detail velvet corset gown

$1,520

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@veronica.visual
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Gown with an Asymmetrical Neckline
An asymmetrical neckline offers a modern and elegant twist on the classic gown. It draws the eye and adds a unique element to your overall look, perfect for making a stylish statement.
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Gown with an Asymmetrical Neckline
@veronica.visual
An asymmetrical neckline offers a modern and elegant twist on the classic gown. It draws the eye and adds a unique element to your overall look, perfect for making a stylish statement.
Safiyaa Pollina crêpe gown
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Safiyaa

Pollina crêpe gown

$1,368

$1,955

Mytheresa

David Koma Draped jersey and tulle gown
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David Koma

Draped jersey and tulle gown

$1,350

$2,250

Mytheresa

Amanda Uprichard X REVOLVE Gilda Gown
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Amanda Uprichard

X REVOLVE Gilda Gown

$268

Revolve

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Rick Owens Edfu one-sleeve draped asymmetric cutout cotton-jersey gown
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Rick Owens

Edfu one-sleeve draped asymmetric cutout cotton-jersey gown

$285

$570

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@keziacook
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Gown with Delicate Ruffles
Ruffles add a soft, romantic touch to a formal gown. They create movement and texture, enhancing the overall elegance of your look.
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Gown with Delicate Ruffles
@keziacook
Ruffles add a soft, romantic touch to a formal gown. They create movement and texture, enhancing the overall elegance of your look.
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Valentino Belted ruffled embellished silk-georgette gown
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Valentino

Belted ruffled embellished silk-georgette gown

$10,000

$20,000

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Costarellos Rhodine embellished halterneck lace gown
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Costarellos

Rhodine embellished halterneck lace gown

$2,285

Mytheresa

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For Love & Lemons Adriana Gown
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For Love & Lemons

Adriana Gown

$729

Revolve

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LIKELY Arissa Dress
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LIKELY

Arissa Dress

$448

Revolve

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@overthemoon
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Opulent Maximalist Gown
Embrace the trend of opulent maximalism with a gown featuring lavish embellishments, bold textures, and rich details. This style is perfect for making a grand statement at a city gala.
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Opulent Maximalist Gown
@overthemoon
Embrace the trend of opulent maximalism with a gown featuring lavish embellishments, bold textures, and rich details. This style is perfect for making a grand statement at a city gala.
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Miss Sohee Som two-tone cutout crystal and sequin-embellished crepe halterneck gown
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Miss Sohee

Som two-tone cutout crystal and sequin-embellished crepe halterneck gown

$3,096

$5,160

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Erdem Cape-effect crystal-embellished sequined crepe gown
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Erdem

Cape-effect crystal-embellished sequined crepe gown

$3,237

$5,395

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Jenny Packham Blaize caped embellished gown
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Jenny Packham

Blaize caped embellished gown

$5,240

Mytheresa

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Elie Saab Sequined scarf-detail strapless gown
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Elie Saab

Sequined scarf-detail strapless gown

$7,600

Mytheresa

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@lovelybride
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Delicately Draped Gown
Artful draping lends Grecian elegance to flowing silhouettes. This trend is perfect for a gala in the city.
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Delicately Draped Gown
@lovelybride
Artful draping lends Grecian elegance to flowing silhouettes. This trend is perfect for a gala in the city.
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McQueen Strapless draped silk-chiffon bustier gown
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McQueen

Strapless draped silk-chiffon bustier gown

$4,500

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MARMAR HALIM Caped pleated bustier gown
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MARMAR HALIM

Caped pleated bustier gown

$5,870

Mytheresa

Nensi Dojaka Bridal silk chiffon gown
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Nensi Dojaka

Bridal silk chiffon gown

$2,451

$4,902

Mytheresa

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Bernadette Minnie cape-effect embellished floral-print crepe de chine gown
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Bernadette

Minnie cape-effect embellished floral-print crepe de chine gown

$2,285

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@sophielsmith
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Gown with a Train
A gown with a train adds dramatic flair and elegance, making it perfect for a grand gala. It creates a memorable silhouette and enhances the overall formality of the outfit.
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Gown with a Train
@sophielsmith
A gown with a train adds dramatic flair and elegance, making it perfect for a grand gala. It creates a memorable silhouette and enhances the overall formality of the outfit.
Solace London Imani Maxi Dress
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Solace London

Imani Maxi Dress

$987

$1,050

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Solace London Imani Maxi Dress
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Solace London

Imani Maxi Dress

$683

$1,050

Revolve

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Solace London Larsen satin gown
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Solace London

Larsen satin gown

$1,330

Mytheresa

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Monique Lhuillier Silk faille gown
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Monique Lhuillier

Silk faille gown

$9,690

Mytheresa

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Safiyaa Anouk cutout crystal-embellished stretch-crepe gown
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Safiyaa

Anouk cutout crystal-embellished stretch-crepe gown

$671

$2,235

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Safiyaa Wool-blend crêpe gown
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Safiyaa

Wool-blend crêpe gown

$1,290

$1,843

Mytheresa

Solace London Jodi strapless crepe and satin-twill gown
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Solace London

Jodi strapless crepe and satin-twill gown

$483

$965

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Jenny Packham Sandrine embellished cutout cady gown
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Jenny Packham

Sandrine embellished cutout cady gown

$1,910

$3,820

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MARCHESA NOTTE Embellished tulle-paneled draped crepe gown
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MARCHESA NOTTE

Embellished tulle-paneled draped crepe gown

$466

$895

Outnet

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Safiyaa Off-the-shoulder crystal-embellished belted crepe gown
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Safiyaa

Off-the-shoulder crystal-embellished belted crepe gown

$1,034

$2,585

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Maticevski Residence strapless embellished crepe gown
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Maticevski

Residence strapless embellished crepe gown

$3,955

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Safiyaa Holliana duchesse satin-trimmed crepe gown
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Safiyaa

Holliana duchesse satin-trimmed crepe gown

$782

$1,955

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Safiyaa Ginevra cape-effect embellished crepe gown
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Safiyaa

Ginevra cape-effect embellished crepe gown

$1,006

$2,515

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Maticevski Ironworks strapless mesh-trimmed ruffled crepe gown
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Maticevski

Ironworks strapless mesh-trimmed ruffled crepe gown

$2,238

$5,595

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Safiyaa Bellara off-the-shoulder cape-effect embellished stretch-crepe gown
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Safiyaa

Bellara off-the-shoulder cape-effect embellished stretch-crepe gown

$1,118

$2,795

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Jenny Packham Strapless embellished crepe gown
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Jenny Packham

Strapless embellished crepe gown

$2,003

$4,005

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Solace London Floris off-the-shoulder satin-twill and crepe gown
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Solace London

Floris off-the-shoulder satin-twill and crepe gown

$330

$825

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Monique Lhuillier Embroidered off-shoulder tulle gown
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Monique Lhuillier

Embroidered off-shoulder tulle gown

$13,335

Mytheresa

Safiyaa Pollina crêpe gown
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Safiyaa

Pollina crêpe gown

$1,368

$1,955

Mytheresa

Gucci Crystal-embellished open-back crepe gown
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Gucci

Crystal-embellished open-back crepe gown

$5,980

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SABINA BILENKO Mallow one-shoulder draped crepe gown
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SABINA BILENKO

Mallow one-shoulder draped crepe gown

$2,820

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Solace London Satin twill-trimmed crepe gown
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Solace London

Satin twill-trimmed crepe gown

$1,105

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Solace London Zaya one-shoulder belted crepe maxi dress
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Solace London

Zaya one-shoulder belted crepe maxi dress

$315

$630

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Solace London Lyla off-the-shoulder crepe gown
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Solace London

Lyla off-the-shoulder crepe gown

$455

$910

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Solace London Sadie cape-effect crepe gown
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Solace London

Sadie cape-effect crepe gown

$231

$770

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Solace London Elisa one-sleeve crepe gown
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Solace London

Elisa one-sleeve crepe gown

$302

$755

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Jacquemus Alba crepe mock-neck maxi dress
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Jacquemus

Alba crepe mock-neck maxi dress

$1,790

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Carolina Herrera Off-the-shoulder draped crepe gown
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Carolina Herrera

Off-the-shoulder draped crepe gown

$3,990

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Solace London Rumi satin-twill and crepe halterneck gown
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Solace London

Rumi satin-twill and crepe halterneck gown

$386

$965

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Safiyaa Rinoa caped crépe gown
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Safiyaa

Rinoa caped crépe gown

$1,955

Mytheresa

Oscar de la Renta Cape-effect embellished stretch-silk crepe gown
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Oscar de la Renta

Cape-effect embellished stretch-silk crepe gown

$2,995

$5,990

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Jenny Packham Darcy crystal-embellished sequined tulle gown
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Jenny Packham

Darcy crystal-embellished sequined tulle gown

$1,657

$3,313

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Solace London Alba one-shoulder draped satin-twill gown
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Solace London

Alba one-shoulder draped satin-twill gown

$483

$965

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Stella McCartney Crêpe jersey gown
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Stella McCartney

Crêpe jersey gown

$2,400

Mytheresa

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16Arlington Reatta one-shoulder gathered crepe gown
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16Arlington

Reatta one-shoulder gathered crepe gown

$790

$1,580

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Maticevski Synergies asymmetric ruffled gown
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Maticevski

Synergies asymmetric ruffled gown

$5,115

Mytheresa

Maticevski Provenance one-shoulder ruffled draped crepe gown
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Maticevski

Provenance one-shoulder ruffled draped crepe gown

$894

$2,980

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Jenny Packham Bittersweet beaded caped gown
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Jenny Packham

Bittersweet beaded caped gown

$4,890

Mytheresa

Emilia Wickstead Malcolm open-back cloqué maxi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Malcolm open-back cloqué maxi dress

$2,100

$5,250

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RHEA COSTA One-sleeve draped satin and crepe gown
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RHEA COSTA

One-sleeve draped satin and crepe gown

$326

$2,172

Outnet

Solace London Alba embellished draped satin gown
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Solace London

Alba embellished draped satin gown

$1,680

$2,100

Mytheresa

Katie May X Revolve Surreal
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Katie May

X Revolve Surreal

$250

Revolve

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Balmain Crystal-embellished sequined crepe halterneck maxi dress
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Balmain

Crystal-embellished sequined crepe halterneck maxi dress

$3,636

$9,090

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Solace London Kira one-shoulder satin-twill gown
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Solace London

Kira one-shoulder satin-twill gown

$365

$730

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