black long sleeve chiffon dress Sheer Mother of the Bride Women's Black Chiffon Boat Neck

Like her Alaa, this dress also had a leg slit, though it was placed in the center and not along one side

The iconic dresses of the '90s were either barely-there or stood out in a crowd of barely-there dresses

It's always in place, I can use a different kind of blouse that before was impossible, and I feel confident every time I wear it

While its always a winning option for a wedding or a black-tie do (Rixo and Rat & Boa have some great options here), thanks to the proliferation of Y2K-coded cowl-necks and body-binding bandeaus, backless dresses also stay current

However, the LBD remains vehemently gender specific, highlighting as it does the leg, whereas the trouser suit might be seen as a feminised version of the male business suit

That old party dress that you've been waiting for an excuse to wear again