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Cashmere is more forgiving than its reputation suggests

To make matters worse, Panettiere's dress looks an awful lot like the one Ford custom-designed for Julianne Moore last year (right)

Full-Length Evening Gowns As we mentioned, you cant go wrong with a full-length gown at a black tie eventthis is the most classic and safest choice for black tie events

If the dress code is simply "black-tie" without any modifiers, then you shouldn't wear a suit to the wedding

Stepping into the room in a gold gown is an undeniable power move

It's covered in white flowers that make it seem a bit more bridal, with a slim fit, low back and unexpected back slit