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Sure, some Y2K artefacts like the wraparound aviators have resurfaced, and the seemingly eternal winters have brought back the mob wife aesthetic along with some '80s nostalgia, but it's 1990s fashion that seems to be returning with a vengeance

Crop tops, turtlenecks, platform shoes there are many worthy trends to call out, but one style in particular deserves special attention: The "going out dress"

With no visible straps to distract, the focus remains on the harmonious blend of the neckline, cape sleeves, and the gown flattering A - line silhouette

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First, a little fashion history