Azzedine Alaia built an empire with it. The Kardashians built an entire closet around it. Beyonce even wrote a song about it. As these examples show, nothing unites a woman’s closet quite like the bodycon dress. Part of its appeal lies in its slinky silhouette (you obviously get a sexier appeal). The other part: In the party vibe the dress gives off (why else would girls wear it out?).

This season, the look runs the gamut in terms of style and raunch factor, from Versus Versace’s in-your-face cut-outs to Burberry Prorsum’s more genteel lace confection. Imran Jalal shows you how to have fun.