red slip dress Slinky The upper part without a cup Le Palais Vintage's red fur

Versatile Styling: Looks incredible in everything from simple fabrics to intricate lace and beadwork

Long Cool Woman delivered a much-needed hit, reaching #2 on the Hot 100 (and #1 in Record World , on September 9, 1972, where it sold a reported 1.5 million copies

Velvet outside of that context has specific limitations: Weight floor-length velvet is heavier than comparable chiffon

Think about cost-per-wear

Its a quiet reminder (and one Im personally taking note of) that some of the best warm-weather outfits come down to the simplest pairings: a great black dress and the flip-flops youve probably had at the back of your wardrobe for years