The ELLE Top Two: Shona Joy, La Lune Belted Satin Blazer, 340 Shona Joy, La Lune Satin Trousers, 245 SHOP SHONA JOY Bardot Bardot Best for: slip dresses Australian-owned and family-run, Bardot launched in 1996 and every piece is still locally designed at the Melbourne HQ
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The dress still needs to be floor-length and formal but the silhouette, the color, and the embellishment level can all move toward the more expressive end of the range
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Fit-and-flare gowns: The fit-and-flare style is known for being the ultimate curve-hugging, flattering silhouette
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