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A$AP Rocky and Chanel Iman Dance into Fall: The Best Date Night Dresses of The Season

Swishy, sexy, swingy little dresses—nothing’s more romantic for a date-night pas de deux. Model Chanel Iman and A$AP Rocky show us their best moves.
Photography by Mikael Jansson
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    Shimmy Shake

    With its sheer long sleeves and floating chiffon insets, this Michael Kors number choreographs old-school romance; select Michael Kors stores. Givenchy peep-toe heels (worn throughout). On him: Zimmerli of Switzerland tank. Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane trousers. Church’s brogues (worn throughout).

    Fashion Editor: Camilla Nickerson

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    Jitterbug

    A fluttering, flirtatious butterfly print is red-hot in this season of garden motifs. Givenchy pale-pink crepe dress; select Neiman Marcus stores. On him: Prada shirt.

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    Bossa Nova

    Tiered ruffles add a Latin beat to the sophisticated harmony of orange, gray, and beige. Valentino lace dress; Valentino, NYC. Givenchy belt. On him: Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane clothing.

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    The Hustle

    There’s nothing quite like the innocent-naughty impact of black lace to attract the right kind of attention. Oscar de la Renta point d’esprit dress with floral guipure appliqué; Oscar de la Renta, NYC.

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    Cha-Cha

    A dash of metallic flash renders broderie anglaise for the modern moment. Carolina Herrera lace dress ($3,290) and velvet belt; Carolina Herrera, NYC. Fred Leighton earrings.

    BEAUTY NOTE
    Let bare legs shine. Moroccanoil Dry Body Oil absorbs instantly.

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    Fox-Trot

    Those entwined, face-to-face interludes call for a silky, low-cut number that swings and tosses as you sway. Roberto Cavalli silk dress; Roberto Cavalli boutiques. Fred Leighton earrings.

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    Paso Doble

    For that most fiery of dances (or romances): bullfight red, of course. Dolce & Gabbana silk corset dress, $4,795; select Dolce & Gabbana boutiques.

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    Mambo Number 5

    This long-sleeved lace frock may sound modest—in practice, though, it’s rather see-through. Burberry Prorsum deep-fuchsia tulle dress with lace embroidery, $3,195; burberry.com. Munnu the Gem Palace diamond-and-pearl earrings. Fred Leighton snake-motif bracelet. On him: Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane tuxedo shirt.

    In this story:
    Hair: James Pecis; Makeup: Mark Carrasquillo
    Photographed at Silver Point Beach Club, Atlantic Beach, NY
    Produced by North Six
    Set Design: Stefan Beckman for Exposure NY
    Dance Consultant: Marc Kimelman

TopicsChanel ImanFall Fashion