When it comes to dressing for formal occasions, a black formal dress is a timeless choice that never goes out of style
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It also reads as an intentional choice in a sea of black and navy, which is part of why it has become one of the most quietly powerful color picks for galas, formal weddings, and red-carpet events
It was imperative to come to prom with the best-looking date, and being named to prom court guaranteed a high social status
