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All That Glitters: Dresses, Skirts & Sparkly Layers From a curve-skimming sequin mini dress to a flowing maxi gown, every silhouette is made to shimmer

Nolina by Alena Leena: The Nolina gown by Alena Leena showcases the brands dedication to contemporary design

While this can be beautiful, it can also be a nightmare

The result is a longer looking lower body and a balanced overall shape

Black-tie events dont need to be this dramatic, nor this scary (unless Anna Wintour sends you an invite to a certain occasion on the first Monday of May, which would be worth a hefty amount of anxiety) but the ambiguity makes them feel a lot scarier than they are