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The asymmetric look is a modern update to the classic black cocktail dress, with an edgier, more-elevated feel

(Rewear it to work or brunch under a white button-down shirt and ballet flats.) The best part about investing in little black dresses is that they act as styling centerpieces with the ability to be reworked over and over, usually with a simple swap of accessories

Essentially, it's a term used to describe any dress with a formfitting bodice, a defined waist, and a skirt that gradually flares out to the hem, creating a triangular shape like the capital letter A

The key is ensuring your cocktail dress looks polished and special-occasion appropriate rather than casual