off the shoulder hoco dresses Short Satin V Neck Off-The-Shoulder Homecoming while a subtle front slit adds a touch of allure A-Line Off Shoulder Sage Short

Step out in style with this beautiful periwinkle piece from Teri Jon

While we're always up for giving you our advice on the matter, this time around, we're crowdsourcing for date-appropriate looks that have been tested and approved

Look for dresses with an empire waistline Empire waistline dresses have a fitted bodice that sits just below the bust, which then flows out into a loose skirt

College friends, break out those old sorority bid day shirts

A flat envelope purse, pleated evening bag, or wrist handle pouch bag make excellent choices

Portable and reusable Unlike bulky boxes, lightweight vacuum packed pouches easily slide under beds, onto closet shelves or behind furniture for accessing later