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Elevate your evening wardrobe with the Karen Backless Bodycon Maxi Dress, a stylish piece that perfectly blends a clean, minimal aesthetic with a high-street edge

Pair it with heeled sandals in a neutral color pulled from the print and a simple clutch

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The versatile ensemble is passed down and perfected by several designers, but our edit brings forth the new, refined versions- the crowd favorites and show-stoppers

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