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As far as your nails go, you dont necessarily need a full manicure or polish (though this is a great time to treat yourself!), but make sure your nails are clean, shaped, and free of chipped polish

In a light blue hue, this lightweight summer dress has a ruched bodice with a horizontal strap that laces up over the open back

In fact, on taller frames, a slit often looks balanced and elegant rather than provocative

Such a playful, retro feel

Silver Shoes Black looks amazing when paired with sparkling silver shoes with or without crystal embellishments

After getting down to business, I rounded up my favorite unique black-tie dresses and decided to rank them all in order of, well, "uniqueness." From simple with a small twist to a major statement dress, I found a style that fits the bill