Sure, you might already have some of these pieces hanging in your closet or lurking in your drawers, but thats the beauty of basicstheyre timeless and generally things youd never consider parting with
The honest answer is that a fitted cocktail dress is a wonderful choice for the right person at the right event, but it rewards a clear understanding of what the silhouette does, who it flatters most, where it is appropriate, and how to choose and style one
The dress closes with five small brass buttons
The Grammy nominee captioned the photos, "class is in session ," which is perhaps referencing her teaching us all how to dress for fall
Long gloves may be worn with sleeveless dresses." In an attempt to define what black-tie really requires from your ensemble, we asked stylist Holly White for advice
In the photos above, I used a thin, skinny belt and placed it as tight as was comfortable above my waist