The No-Trousers Red Carpet Trend Jennifer Lopez and Meghan Markle Both Love

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I love a good suit. An alternative to the traditional cocktail dress, I love opting for tailored pieces for weddings and other formal events. However, come summertime, I’m a pretty big advocate for going trouser-less. This is why I’m such a fan of the trend that celebs like Dua Lipa and Jennifer Lopez just can’t stop wearing on the red carpet: the tuxedo dress.

The perfect marriage of a suit and minidress, tuxedo dresses are essentially just elongated tuxedo jackets or blazers and are sometimes cinched at the waist. They're a sure-fire way to look polished for any occasion. What I love most about them is their versatility. They look great paired with towering sandals or pumps, but they can just as easily be paired with any sneaker trends for a casual yet elevated look. Another styling tip? Many tuxedo dresses have an oversized fit, so I love pairing mine with a designer belt to create some shape.

Ahead, I scoured the internet for the best tuxedo dresses out there (at every price point, of course) so you can step up your night-out game in a big way. Keep scrolling to shop all of my picks.

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1. Zara Blazer Dress

2. MACH MACH EMBELLISHED BLAZER DRESS

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3. ASOS Luxe Ultimate Tux Dress in Black

4. MANGO DOUBLE-BREASTED DRESS

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5. KAREN MILLEN TUXEDO WRAP DRESS 

6. JACQUEMUS TAILORED BLAZER DRESS

7. ABERCROMBIE FITCH VEGAN LEATHER BLAZER DRESS

8. PHASE EIGHT Tuxedo Dress

9. ANNA QUAN BLAZER DRESS

10. LAVISH ALICE MINI BLAZER DRESS

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11. H&M DOUBLE-BREASTED BLAZER DRESS

12. NASTY GAL PLUS FEATHER BLAZER DRESS

13. PRETTY LAVISH NOTCHED-PANEL BLAZER DRESS

14. Self-Portrait Houndstooth Blazer Dress

15. ANTHROPOLOGIE TIE-WAIST BLAZER DRESS

16. OFF-WHITE WRAP-STYLE BLAZER DRESS

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17. H&M DOUBLE-BREASTED BLAZER DRESS

18. 4th RECKLESS BLAZER DRESS

19. TOPSHOP CURVE ULTIMATE BLAZER DRESS

20. MASSIMO DUTTI DOUBLE-BREASTED BLAZER DRESS

This piece originally appeared onBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing U.S. and has since been updated. 

Next up, the biggest autumn/winter 2022 fashion trends to know. 

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