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These items make up the gold standard of a black tie ensemble

For an easy workout, you could wear a camisole over a crew neck T-shirt, like Cher and Dionne did during the iconic gym scene in "Clueless." On "Friends," Rachel Green was also a fan of layers, sometimes opting to wear a slip dress over a T-shirt for a less athletic ensemble.

Here are some of my top editor-picked recommendations for dresses that will check off all the boxes: AW Bridal Pine Dress This tea-length mother-of-the-groom dress for summer is effortlessly elegant thanks to its soft, flowing silhouette

The Backless design adds a modern and daring element, revealing a graceful expanse of skin while maintaining an air of refined sensuality

Stringed with spaghetti straps and styled with an scoop open back, the skirt is accented with soft draping and a cascading sash as it streams to the floor with a sweeping denouement

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