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Think: Sachin & Babi's Brooke gown or Amsale's one-shoulder draped bodice gownworn by Gayle King for her son's 2024 weddingbecause they're known to flatter," Kaplan says

Better yet, the dress is machine-washable, so feel free to lounge on that picnic blanket without fear

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Neckline: Square Neck

In general, however, black-tie doesn't mean black, and colour is usually welcome as long as the silhouette feels formal enough (floor-length dresses would be a safe bet)

Festive dance party: Hire a live DJ, kit your office out with holiday-themed lighting and dance the evening away to the Christmas classics that everyone knows and loves