Since the dawn of time/whenever the first red carpet was rolled out, the only "acceptable" attire for women was the gown. No longer—now we've got suits and Kerry Washington's pregnancy crop top and, yes, dresses over pants, which are becoming a black-tie basic of their own. See its gradual ascent, from early adopter Emma Watson to Tracee Ellis Ross at this year's Emmys.
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