black mini dresses Jac Dress, 6 / flaunting minidress covered in scores of twinkling sequins. Velvi - Evelyn Mini Dress

A gently plunging neckline with drop-shoulder sleeves and supportive straps creates a dramatic dress that is just perfect for a formal wedding, black-tie event or special occasion

Neutral suede sneakers look more appropriate with them

Here's the rule I've used with private clients for years: the dressier the shoe, the longer the short

Nike also launched a new collection of activewear sizes last year

In order to make this Christopher and Banks, denim vest seem more dressed up, I chose to pair it with a chambray, bell sleeve dress for a glitzed up monochrome look that I would wear with confidence to any number of more dressy events

Team it with gold hoop earrings and winged-eyeliner for an ethereal look we are loving