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Sorry to your Daisy Dukes: Shorts are only getting longer and looser in 2026, with black shorts in particular leading as the seasons most serviceable addition to a summer capsule wardrobe

The sheer boned bodice, accented by delicate spaghetti straps, adds a touch of sophistication

How to create a cohesive cocktail look: Statement earrings in crystal, sculpted metal, or pearl clusters work especially well because they draw attention upward and complement the sculptural quality of a cocktail-appropriate neckline

Absolutely loved the look for the event

Velvet Style Notes: Velvet was the fabric of the '90s, and this Sarah Michelle Gellar look is representative of the slinky styles popular during the decade