red and black lace dress Sheath Bridesmaid with Lace-up Back Non Stretch April Red and Black 2-in-1

You can achieve a sleek and sophisticated style by pairing your black dress with white heels, or you can try boots or sneakers for a casual vibe

Casual doesnt mean sloppy, and a little polish goes a long way

Strategic contour seaming snatches the waist, while the structured A-line skirt holds its rigid shape to exaggerate the hourglass silhouette

While Ive never attended a black-tie wedding myself, a friend of mine recently did, which got me thinking, what actually is a black-tie dress code and how do you dress to attend a black-tie wedding as a guest

Rather than seeing the color of the dress itself as either white or blue with gold or black trim, the participants reported seeing a spectrum of shades from light blue to dark blue, with yellow/gold to dark brown/black trim, the researchers found