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Velvet Winter Elegance Velvet instantly adds warmth while looking refined at formal winter weddings

Velvet Shawl lined with silk and worked with kundun

Vogue astutely predicted this dress would become a uniform for tasteful women, a prediction that proved remarkably accurate

Opt for a dress in a deep, rich color to match the wine theme

Regardless of the length of your dress, a black-tie event isn't the ideal setting for anything of crazy color or overly sexy straps

This elegant satin option with a fold-over top is a fun take on the trend, and despite it being shorter than your typical black tie number, the beautifully draped pleats and romantic tulip hem make it feel formal enough for an upscale celebration