black formal dress with lace Sweetheart A-line Chiffon Long Prom Dress US0 / Custom Color The design smoothly flows from the structured waist into a relaxed Elegant Lace Black Dress with

Paired with a French-cuff dress shirt, they add a layer of refinement

M : Bust 30", Hip 32", Length 32", Waist 27"

The Rules: How to Make Black Pants and Brown Shoes Work While the combination itself is versatile, there are a few guidelines that will help you get it right every time

I recommend coordinating footwear with metallic accents on bags or jewelry to tie the rich look together

Think about what accessories you want to wear and choose a dress that matches them

We caught up with stylist Bailey Moon (whose clients include Naomi Biden) to get the scoop on the modern rules for black tie, white tie and every dress code in between, so that being underdressed simply isn't a problem you'll ever face