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Making a sleeveless dress more formal for graduation is straightforward: a thin cardigan, a tailored blazer, a light wrap over the shoulders shifts it from summer-casual to semi-formal

These dresses are well styled with tights or higher profile boots (up to or over the knee)

For the Gala, Matthew looked sleek and sophisticated in a classic tuxedo

Its also an approach that weve been seeing on the fall 2025 runways this Fashion Month: Labels such as Alaa, Prada, and Jil Sander have zeroed in on designs that forgo bold hues and focus on interesting textures or fabrications instead

The additional layer creates a more complete silhouette and adds formality without sacrificing the casual summer vibe