The raised front hemline means less fabric to manage on the dance floor, no stepping on your dress in heels, and way more airflow on warm nights
Introducing our 1920s Halle Gatsby Dress in Black & Silver

Model is Wearing:S, Height:168.0/66.1 ,Bust:81.0/31.9 ,Waist:67.0/26.4 ,Hip:97.0/38.2 Body Measurements:XSBust:33.1-34.6 inch Waist Size:23.6-25.2 inch Hip Size:36.6-38.2 inchSBust:34.6-36.2 inch Waist Size:25.2-26.8 inch Hip Size:38.2-39.8 inchMBust:36.2-37.8 inch Waist Size:26.8-28.3 inch Hip Size:39.8-41.3 inchLBust:38.2-40.6 inch Waist Size:28.7-31.1 inch Hip Size:41.7-44.1 inchXLBust:40.6-42.9 inch Waist Size:31.1-33.5 inch Hip Size:44.1-46.5 inchProduct Measurements:XSLength : 51.2 inch Sleeve Length : 20.7 inch Bust : 30.3 inch Waist Size : 24.8 inch Hip Size : 32.1 inch Cuff : 6.5 inchSLength : 52 inch Sleeve Length : 21.1 inch Bust : 31.9 inch Waist Size : 26.4 inch Hip Size : 33.7 inch Cuff : 6.9 inchMLength : 52.8 inch Sleeve Length : 21.5 inch Bust : 33.5 inch Waist Size : 28 inch Hip Size : 35.2 inch Cuff : 7.3 inchLLength : 53.5 inch Sleeve Length : 21.9 inch Bust : 35.8 inch Waist Size : 30.3 inch Hip Size : 37.6 inch Cuff : 7.9 inchXLLength : 54.3 inch Sleeve Length : 22.4 inch Bust : 38.2 inch Waist Size : 32.7 inch Hip Size : 40 inch Cuff : 8.5 inchColor: BlackStyle: ElegantPattern Type: PlainDetails: SheerNeckline: Off the ShoulderSleeve Length: Long SleeveDetails: RuchedDetails: ZipperType: BodyconSleeve Type: Regular SleeveWaist Line: NaturalHem Shaped: PencilLength: LongFit Type: Slim FitFabric: Slight StretchMaterial: Mesh FabricComposition: 94% PolyamideComposition: 6% ElastaneCare Instructions: Machine wash or professional dry cleanBody: LinedSheer: No

Several, including George Clooney, wore Giorgio Armani
Black opaque tights would be my usual go-to, but with an LBD (or LBSD), it starts to look like funeral attire (no, thank you), so instead we went with a pair of $8 gray ones from Hanes, which offer a nice contrast
It is still a matter of personal preference