Article: Frock & roll: the best date for this year's party season? The little black dress. It zips you through cocktail hour, makes an entrance at dinner, and gets you past the velvet rope. Choice of arm candy is up to you.(FASHION)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)

THIS PAGE: Dress, price upon request, Gucci; shoes, $790,Jimmy Choo; earrings, $85, Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun. Fashion editor: Tracy Taylor.

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THIS PAGE: Dress, $498, Vivienne Tam; clutch, $750, Christian Louboutin: crystal drop earrings, $120, bracelets, $200 to $400, Issac Manevits for Ben-Amun. On lips: Gloss in Essential. On nails: Chanel Nail Colour in Sahara Beige. OPPOSITE PAGE: Dress, price upon request, Rochas; boots, $580, Calvin Klein Collection: bag, $1450, Rafe Totengco; crystal earrings, $155, Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun.

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THIS PAGE: Tunic, $152, Plenty by Tracy Reese: boots. ...

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