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A long illusion sleeve in lace or fine mesh adds elegance and a soft sense of coverage while keeping the look light, which is one reason the styles among lace cocktail dresses are such a popular choice

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But futuristic design techniques or unabashedly kooky embellishments arent the only signatures of this new, highly personal eveningwear style thats starting to evolve in New York

Stylists Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn outfitted their star client in a regal, ruffled cape by Saiid Kobeisy that perched on Lopez's shoulders and billowed around her like a personal cloud