burgundy and black dress Velvet Midi Start the day in a dramatic ballgown skirt made of rich burgundy Black and Burgundy Wine Red

Tuck in a lightweight gold metallic knit sweater with a relaxed fit for a soft, approachable feel

A red dress is a statement piece, especially if its a bold red color

Im in my fifties, and what I can say is that at this late date they have zero rebelliousness left in them, their anti-authority aspect is long since worn out, decades ago and yet, theyre not bad looking

Black tie optional gives you more rangefrom sophisticated cocktail to formal gownwhile semi-formal is more narrowly defined

Red Dress + White Sneakers White sneakers make anything look just a little more casual, so feel free to wear your preferred pair with your favorite little red dress

To keep this exercise a little simpler, I will leave out outerwear and accessories (which would be an entire post in itself)