Knee-Length Dress

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Scoopneck Dress
When in doubt, a scoopneck, three-quarter sleeves and a knee-length hemline are universally flattering. Want some extra slimming action? Look for dresses with built-in shapewear.

Dress, $395; ProjectGravitas.com. Headpiece, HouseofLafayette.com. Earrings, Sheila Fajl Jewelry; SheilaFajl.com. Belt, BCBG Max Azria, $78; BCBG.com. Clutch, Emm Kuo; EKRDesigns.com.