Need Formal Dress Inspo? Look to the RHOP Season 8 Reunion: "We Are Giving Chic"
The fashionable women of The Real Housewives of Potomac prove there are a million ways to style a striking black gown.
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When it comes to reunions, the cast of The Real Housewives of Potomac does not mess around. Whether the women are sharing updates on the most intimate details of their personal lives or coming prepared with the largest receipts in reunion history, the RHOP 'Wives always bring it. And of course, the same can be said for their reunion style, which you should absolutely consider as inspiration for your next special occasion.
For Season 8, the cast proved that nothing makes a statement quite like a chic black gown. Dressed in a variety of daring silhouettes embellished with intricate beading and stunning textures, Ashley Darby, Karen Huger, Gizelle Bryant, Robyn Dixon, Mia Thornton, Candiace Dillard Bassett, Wendy Osefo, and Nneka Ihim absolutely stunned.
While a black dress may seem like something everyone would already have in their closet, the ladies still found ways to take risks. Robyn's asymmetrical look revealed a pair of unexpected spandex pant-boots, while Ashley's was inspired by literal art. She explained that designer Riley Knoxx spent 300 hours adorning more than 1,000 black diamond Swarovski crystals on her gown, which the mom of two explained was styled after a "famous yet controversial painting, Madame X."
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"We are giving art gallery, we are giving art museum, we are giving chic, we are giving very classic," Wendy said of the cast's looks.
The ladies added even more interest to their reunion style game with bold accessories, such as Karen's striking-yet-simple silver platform heels and Wendy's ornate statement necklace. Trains, plunging necklines, and sky-high slits also revved up the drama, exhibiting that there are countless ways to style a black dress.
So, if you're looking to add a versatile gown to your wardrobe that's anything but boring, take some style inspiration from the RHOP cast and explore the black frocks, below.
Shop formal gowns inspired by The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 8 Reunion
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