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Prom Trend: Black Sequined Dresses

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Black sequined dresses have been showing up on our favorite red carpets and in the best boutiques. Three makes a trend, so invest in this spot-on stunner.

Ginnifer Goodwin

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Wear: Tulip-skirted dress with a sequin corset, peep toe pumps, sparkly silver chandelier earrings, and pretty pink nails.

Where: the opening night of The Metropolitan Opera in New York City

Taylor Swift

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Wear: Sequin and rhinestone embellished party dress with a sweetheart neckline and circle skirt, bow-adorned heels, and shimmery black cocktail ring.

Where: the premiere of Walt Disney's "Hannah Montana: The Movie" in Hollywood

Anne Hathaway

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Wear: Sequin patterned column dress with bow embellished neckline, satin black clutch, and patent red pumps.

Where: the premiere of "Valentino: The Last Emperor" in Los Angeles

Beaded Party Dress

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Wear: A sprinkle of sequins cover this gorgeous tulle tiered skirt, making a festive dress that's perfect for fall balls and winter formals.

Where: To prom with fancy strappy stilettos or to a dinner party with sweet ballet flats.

Sequined Sheath

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Wear: An intricately embellished sheath with scalloped edges and sweet eyelet fabric is just fancy enough because of the abundance of glitz.

Where: To prom with bright patent pumps or to an evening soiree under a long cardigan.

Bubble Dress

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Wear: A bubble hem dress in a chic draped silhouette with a shiny metallic sequin patterned in elongating stripes.

Where: To prom with metallic heels and head-turning shoulder-dusting earrings or to a dance party with a denim jacket and pointy flats.

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