blue and yellow floral dress Raymi Chiffon Maxi Flattering tied waist Wanderdoll exclusive Aria satin cowl

When incorporating a sweater or cardigan, you can either create contrast with your dress shirt or go for a complementary look

Layer on a cropped denim jacket or a soft shawl if the evening cools down

Because of the gorgeous, but delicate and somewhat temperamental fabric (silk satin, I think!), the trim was not 100 percent perfectly clean when I received it

In simple terms, black tie is almost as formal as it gets for a wedding celebration

Black velvet reads rich in photos, the crystal buckle belt defines the waist, and the sweeping side drape adds drama a plain mini cannot match

For example, a black midi/maxi dress with a front slit paired with black heeled thigh high boots creates an alluring silhouette