valentino evening dresses Feather-trimmed Embroidered Gown Black Dress This garment is made in Italy. Open-back tulle, satin and velvet

Jacket: Instead of a light jacket for fall, I would bring a heavier-duty winter jacket like this puffer style, or a stylish long wool coat for an ultimate Italian look for the cold weather

Offered in misses and some plus sizes, this long sweetheart formal dress has tummy-camouflaging ruching on the long skirt, while a thigh-high side slit and small train add a sexy vibe

[7] Generally speaking, the darker the shade, the more appropriate for a formal occasion, with few rare exceptions

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