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The requirement is smart casual, but the crowd often dresses up more formally than at most other clubs

Adding embellishments, such as beading or crystals, is a fun way to draw attention to your amazing curvesespecially if they are sewn in a design that draws the eye from the bodice down to the flare of your skirt, elongating your figure

They are cut-out with a slit in the front, more like open sleeves, and cuff down at the end of the sleeve

Floor-length styles are the expected standard at black tie galas and high-formality events