temperance knit dress Melange Draped Turtle Neck Maxi in Viscose mid rise waist Cerulean Knit Comporta Midi Dress

If you're going to a party, go for stilettos, pumps or heeled sandals

I usually put these posts together nicer than this and photoshop all the dresses into a pic for you to shop, but I was in a time crunch

A black suit may be acceptable when the event is described as formal or black tie optional, though it doesnt carry the same traditional level of formality as a true tuxedo

The stretch is especially important for the sleeve: a non-stretch fabric sleeve requires extra ease built into the pattern to accommodate arm movement

These blue beauties have always been a classic, and for good reason

The shimmery gold fabric catches the light from every angle, like golden hour in dress form