black silk strapless dress Timeless Formal Ball Gown - Satin for Prom and Gala The Anastasia Gown is a study in ethereal form The Melania Black Strapless Satin

Adjust it to get the shape you want but FYI: the more nonchalant, the better

Who needs fairy godmothers when you have this fashionable masterpiece

Satin Mock Neck Dress, $84 This satiny mock neck dress is one of my favorites on our list of best black tie wedding guest dresses: its a versatile formal dress youll love to dance in all night long

Posting a carousel of photos featuring the show-stopping dress, Lipa wrote on Instagram, "my bestie made me a killer dress for another perfect night...everyone say thank you Giuliiiiiiii...also i'm gonna need to start a cake tally at this rate." The pop star's GCDS dress by designer Giuliano Calza is reminiscent of Paris Hilton's iconic 2002 Julien Macdonald chainmail dress, but customized specifically for Lipa

Whether you're after a dramatic prom gown or looking for inspiration from homecoming dresses to define your style, start early, experiment with different looks, and wear a cloth that brings out the best of you.