Holiday Party Dressing Alert! Why the Wrap Dress Is the New LBD Inline

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    LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the Royal Film Performance of "Spectre" at Royal Albert Hall on October 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)

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    M.Martin denim wrap dress, $417, lagarconne.com; The Row pebbled leather backpack 9, $2,550, saksfifthavenue.com; Chanel goatskin and grosgrain slingbacks, price upon request, for information: chanel.com

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    Versace gold Medusa stud earrings, $325, ssense.com; Diane von Furstenberg Sylvia dress, $397, matchesfashion.com; Martiniano low mules, $450, lagarconne.com; Maison Margiela patent trenchcoat, $3,505, stylebop.com

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    Altuzarra Cooper Prince of Wales check wool-blend coat, $3,287, matchesfashion.com; Gucci web belt with double G buckle, $390, gucci.com; Nina Ricci cotton shirtdress, $1,350, mytheresa.com; Esquivel Vern cap-toe green lace-up boots, $990, esquivelshoes.com

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    Gucci Animalier leather clutch, $1,690, gucci.com; Max Mara Tobruk dress, $805, matchesfashion.com; Repetto Cendrillon patent leather ballerinas, $285, stylebop.com