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Cocktail attire was once the crown jewel of mid-20th-century soires, and meant dressing with effortless elegancepolished and put-together, explains Buzz Tang, the co-founder of Hong Kong-based tailoring brand The Anthology, and an expert in all things polished and put-together

Showing up polished and put-together is part of the tradition

Find frocks from coveted fashion houses like Rodarte, Khaite, Proenza Schouler (plus tons from incredible designers you're yet to discover) that range from structured, to ethereal, to slinky-sexy

Works for casual celebrations and formal dos alike

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