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So much of my wardrobe is built around black pieces that layer and transition easily. Ahead are 12 different ways to keep your cool (literally) while wearing black all summer long

The allure of a black lehenga lies in its adaptability: it can be heavily embroidered for a more traditional, ornate look or designed with a sleek, modern touch featuring simpler cuts and minimalistic embellishments

(I also wrote our guide to the best shapewear, so I have some ideas about what to wear underneath all these LBDs.) For the 2025 edition of this guide: I researched 111 dresses and chose 23 to test in person

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Earlier this month, she attended the Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party, where she evoked Old Hollywood glamour in a black strapless gown with a metallic sheen, custom-made by Maison Margiela