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So, without any further ado, here are nine black dress types that need to find a slot in your wardrobe this year

Perfect for a school dance or a dressy celebration

Enter the Envoy: a step up from our Originals, this technical pant breathes like a lightweight travel pant, and reads like a versatile pair of chinos that will get you from here to there, and everywhere in between

Ready for your diva moment? This off-shoulder princess dress is made from layers of tulle trimmed with beads and lace appliques

Offered in misses and some plus sizes, this long beaded formal dress has a flirty wrap that flows over the upper arms for a look of romance, while the long skirt pools into a small train at the floor