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Floor-length is the safe default, but a full-length evening dress in the right cloth reads just as correct as a structured gown

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Black was once the uniform of Coco Chanel and is the go-to colour lovers of minimalism, the fabulous Grace Coddington, rockers, punks, and many more besides

Crafted in rich black velvet and burgundy satin, the gowns dramatic silhouette and exquisite Edwardian lace detailing capture the romantic mystery of gothic elegance

During testing, I considered various factors, including what each pair looked and felt like right out of the box (and then over time)