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While a suit jacket is not required, a blazer can dress up an outfit for an indoor evening event where more elegance is desired

I swoon over the corset-like pintuck detailing on the bodice, as well as the basque waist, both of which make me look snatched (if I do say so myself) but not feel constricted

Proms are formal dances that require formal dresses, suits, tuxedos, and other formal attire

The luxurious velvet base adorned with light-catching sequins creates a mesmerising effect as you move through the venue

The vintage cut of the dress, combined with the fact that the color perfectly accentuated Carlson's copper hair, certainly earned her a spot on the best-dressed part of this list

There are many options for getting to formal, depending on your budget and what you are wanting