a line dress with pleats Cowl Neck A-Line Maxi Waist and Leg Slit in Metallic Stretch Satin and an expertly ruched crossover bodice that creates a slimming effect Ladivine 7449W - Long A-line

From caramel, tan, chocolate, to brown-hued animal prints there are lots of variations of this earth tone color

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What you'll need: Black Satin Midi Dress, $20, Boohoo SHOP HERE Kelsey is Seventeen.com's fashion expert and resident Harry Potter nerd

It has long sleeves and a maxi length, which would pair well with brown leather boots

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