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Jennifer Aniston The actor's appearance at the Cosmopolitan cover celebration in 1997 is a prime example of why the little black dress (LBD) will never go out of style

It's about creating an illusion, a visual trick that draws the eye and stretches your silhouette, making your legs look longer than they are

This way graduates who couldnt afford nicer clothing were able to appear before the graduation audience in the same dress as their richer counterparts

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This knee-length stunner features a rich purple base adorned with shimmering iridescent sequins that catch the light with every movement