formal short navy blue dress La Femme Homecoming with Rhinestones Lilac Mist / 4 color free Formal Short Blue Dress Sleeveless

Textural Play and Embellishments Designers like Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen frequently incorporate feathers, leather and lace trims into their little black dresses, adding texture and drama while preserving a sleek shape

Dont forget to add in some velvet accents, a pop of pattern, and dark brown lipstick to bring your look together

Diamond and crystal read as maximum formality

And if you find yourself drawn to more playful or party-ready silhouettes, youll want to explore our collection of Long Sleeve Black Party Dresses for even more inspiration

Pocket Squares A white silk or linen pocket square is the standard for black tie

I've lightened up a black cocktail dress for a summer wedding with colored shoes, statement jewelry, or red lipstick." Pia Baroncini, LPA creative director and Everything is the Best podcast host "I think it's okay to wear black to a wedding if it's a wedding where other people will be wearing black