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Modern Black Tie Dresses: Shop Fabric Before Silhouette For a modern black-tie event, your safest bet is a floor-length gown, or an equally formal, well-tailored jumpsuit, made in a fabric with real shine or weight to it. Fabric and finish carry just as much weight as silhouette. Our collections are designed around this idea, so the categories below match this brief, no guesswork required. TL;DR: A formal midi or tailored jumpsuit can substitute for a gown that reaches the floor, but shorter …