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When in doubt, choose a longer, more formal silhouette

Women's short formal dresses give you that event-ready polish without locking you into a hemline that limits how much fun you can have

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The layering potential is there tooslip it on with strappy sandals for a day in the sun, or toss a denim jacket over the shoulders for a laid-back evening vibe