Cliche: wearing all black, formal dresses only being black, and fashion girls wearing only black. The thing about cliches, though? They’re cliche for a reason. And how does something become a cliche? By being a staple go-to, something that works, and something that we all love. All black? It’s chic and it works. Formal black? Always a classic. Fashion girls wearing black? Why not?
But loves, here’s the thing about cliches: they don’t have to be cliche.
Sound crazy? It’s not. I promise.
Take this formal black dress. It hits all the cliches: black, long, formal, and worn by a fashion girl. But is it just another unoriginal formal black dress? I think not. Let’s discuss.
So if black is cliche, and formal black is the utmost cliche; what is black that’s part sheer, part slip, part formal, and all chic?
Did I mention it has a train?
And that cowl back?
Cliche doesn’t have to be boring. And maybe cliche isn’t cliche. Is it the details that prevent something from completely cliche? If so, this dress has them in spades. I can’t resist a train. Or a cape. I just can’t. (And why would you want to?) So I have to admit that one of the first things that I loved about this dress was the train. Other things I love? The juxtaposition of the straight skirt and the lace and sheer top. All black, but giving a nod to lingerie dressing.
This number, cliche or not, is all formal but fun, a little sexy but perfect for all your classic needs. Does it matter if it’s cliche if it’s this good?
And who doesn’t love formal black with a pop of leopard? That completely changes the cliche convo, right?
(Also, I still believe that leopard is a neutral)
If you loved this look and these thoughts, you’ll love: All Black Chic, Summer Black, Black Tie Fringe, Pop of Leopard, and Trend to Try: Leopard (EVERYTHING).
Yes, surprise! The above formal black dress is vintage. However, I’ve linked similar items below. Let’s not be afraid to wear all black, be cliche, and have our cliche not be cliche. Sound like a lot? I believe in us!
XO RA
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