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Heavier brocades and rich velvets suit winter date nights at upscale restaurants beautifully, since the weight feels seasonal and appropriate to the setting

These are mostly casual but can always be dressed up with the right shoe or jewelry

What makes it work: The contrast looks intentional

2017: Academy Awards Steinfeld dazzled the crowd on the red carpet in a flowing ball gown by Ralph & Russo Couture

But while the story behind the look is juicy, The Hollywood Reporter claimed the less captivating reason for her ensemble is that Twentieth Century Fox wanted to promote their new star

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