black dress with crystals Sexy Sweetheart Mermaid Crystal Prom Feathers _cm/inch (measured from middle of shoulder to natural waist)shoulder to hem Gorgeous Black Velvet Sequins Prom

While you should go with a more subdued or evening-appropriate color, your evening dress at a black-tie wedding doesn't have to be black

From the boxes tumbled out plaid skirts (that would feel right at home on the Ralph Lauren runway), buttery leather belts, and wool capes that miraculously fit my 5'9 frame perfectly

A regular tie at a black tie event is one of the most common faux pas

Use them as a base day or night, any time of year, like Vanessa Williams, who added a black boat tee, long black scarf, black sneakers and a draped poncho

Leopard or Animal Print Shoes Leopard-print shoes add instant style to a navy dress without feeling loud