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Elle Fanning and Kylie Jenner wore the exact same Grace Kellyesque black Bottega Veneta tea-length dress in Cannes and Paris, respectively, while Dakota Johnson swanned around Milan in a sculptural black Versace sheath that was as formfitting as Princess Dianas famous revenge dress

A burgundy, deep plum, or forest green version works for fall and winter events, from Thanksgiving dinners to holiday concerts

You can chalk it up to wavelength and context

No one had any idea why some people see the dress differently than otherswe arguably still dont fully understand it

STYLE TIP Choose a midi dress that ends slightly above or below the widest part of your calves to create a flattering, leg-elongating silhouette