The table below shows where the two codes part ways
Although shorter hemlines arent as popular for formal dress codes, you can dress this look up with some sparkly accessories and an elevated up-do
The straight black dress This dress is more on the straight cut which again makes it cooler
The torso section was essentially a square, I made it long enough ot reach the top of my hips and wide enough to go over my chest, and cut out arm holes and the neck hole so they were the right size (lots of eyeballing it)
This brand new embroidered a-line features intricate floral embroidery that covers the bodice, extends into the skirt, and floats up from the hem

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