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Roberta Schroeder is the Senior Ecommerce Editor at Harper's Bazaar , ELLE and Esquire , overseeing shopping strategy and content across fashion, beauty, and travel

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It began as casual wear, turned into Y2Ks coolest accessory

I think that's what draws people to these looks: its practical and could be worn every day but theyre a step up from the dumpy clothes that people have probably been wearing since March. This new wave is in part due to extenuating circumstances: the pandemic robbed us of runway shows but put a newfound emphasis on photography, which gave the seasonal collections a more lifestyle-y feel

The black satin ballgown has a high slit that perfectly coordinates with its strapless sweetheart neckline