formal dress with gloves LEONA CREPE IN BLACK AND VELLANA TULLE | CULT MIA Shoulder Evening Dress is the epitome of elegance Black Long A Line Off

What does that mean for your shopping experience

You'll want to get it in other colors too

Its breathable, soft-hand fabrics ensure comfort for all-day wear, while its easy silhouette transitions seamlessly from casual outings to special occasions

The darker color is more forgiving, easier to style, and looks more sophisticated than distressed or lighter washes that can appear juvenile on older gentlemen

And let's not forget the gown's pice de rsistance, a dramatic long train that checks off all our boxes when it comes to everything we want from a lace ballgown wedding dress

If you feel that you need something more dressed up than sneakers, try a loafer or (supportive) ballet flat