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Editors tip: A well-placed alteration (shortening straps, nipping a waist) turns an affordable dress into a made-to-measure favourite for minimal extra spend

But futuristic design techniques or unabashedly kooky embellishments arent the only signatures of this new, highly personal eveningwear style thats starting to evolve in New York

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You can lean into the fancier, more celebratory aesthetics

Gowns from the ELOPE & BESPOKE collections are made in Australia and are made to order to a standard size- whatever size you measure closest to at the time of your appointment

At that point, total your see with a casual jacket, such as one made from cloth, and a combination of loafers or brogues