It’s all too easy to opt for another LBD when it comes time to shop for a dress you won’t be embarrassed to wear in company-wide emails. Nothing against those LBDs, but there are lots of stylish opps to make an entrance to upstage Janice in accounting if that’s something that matters to you. Check out these of-the-moment looks that will stand out in a sea of black and do just that. See our picks in the gallery.
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In My Darkest Hour Velvet Slit Dress via Nasty Gal, $58
Nasty Gal
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Velvet Shirtdress by Holding Horses via Anthropologie, $148
Anthropologie
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Velvet Slip Dress via Abercrombie & Fitch, $29
Abercrombie & Fitch
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Velvet Midi Dres by Farrow via Need Supply Co., $44.99
Need Supply Co.
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Low Back Velvet Skater Dress via Topshop, $60
Topshop
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Brown Choker Cowl Neck Bodycon Velvet Dress via Missguided, $50.40
Missguided
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Don't Ask Why Off-the-Shoulder Dress via American Eagle Outfitters, $33.95
American Eagle Outfitters
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Wrapover Dress via H&M, $34.99
H&M
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Warehouse Velvet Cami Dress via ASOS, $74
ASOS
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Velvet Mesh Panel T-Shirt Dress by Missguided Plus via ASOS, $34
ASOS