backless prom dress Primavera Couture 3912 Long Beaded Dress Slit sequin skirt 12 / Black The fitted bodice has a strengthened internal construction utilizing clear mesh sheets and blazing bead work Dark Green Beaded Applique Cross-Back

An Anarkali black salwar suit, with its flowing elegance, works beautifully for festive occasions, while a straight-cut salwar with palazzos is a great choice for work and semi-formal events

Variations of this article were published on May 16, 2014 and October 3, 2013

Major re-wearability potential

While its always a winning option for a wedding or a black-tie do (Rixo and Rat & Boa have some great options here), thanks to the proliferation of Y2K-coded cowl-necks and body-binding bandeaus, backless dresses also stay current

Black leather shoes give the most possible combinations for formal and semi-formal situations with fewer items in your wardrobe

Wear them with a white shirt and black leather shoes for work, or a fine knit and blazer for dinner