linen and cotton dresses neck and a fringed hem Women's Cotton Linen Wrap Dress

At the same time, a crystalized bow means you can work them for an event that calls for cocktail attire and coordinate them with your glitzy jewelry

Care Gentle Dry Clean Only The 'Belle' maxi dress in black is here to bring the drama

Look for a sleeveless or cap-sleeve style in a fluid rayon or crepe, with an empire or A-line waist and a soft sweep to the floor

You probably don't want to be carrying anything too big and bulky, as it'll swamp your outfit and be a nuisance to carry around, so you'll only end up handing it to the coat check anyway

A well-tailored pantsuit or jumpsuit is ideal if you want to avoid wearing a dress

The best choices are dark brown shoes and medium brown shoes, which add enough contrast to keep the outfit sharp and well-defined