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When everything is about being seen, choosing a different approach is, ironically, one way to stand out, said Sarah Collins, the associate chair of fashion marketing and management at the Savannah College of Art and Design, which in 2012 held an exhibition on The Little Black Dress

Key features include a stylish V-neck, charming ruffle sleeves, and ruffled tiers that add a touch of elegance

Even mini dresses have a place in your wardrobe outside of the warmer months (you'll see how soon enough!)

The summer months are conducive to light, airy fabrics and bright colors, which are perfect for the festive yet informal nature of such an event

But worry not