black dress with white flowers Cutout - Flower Dress - One-Shoulder Mini Dress or party charm Strappy Black and White Mesh

Shop the whole look One of the best ways to get more wear out of a maxi dress is to layer a piece on top

Keep in mind that satin shoes, while absolutely stunning, are subject to spillages if the champagne is likely to be overflowing, it's best steer clear of them and avoid irreversible stains

[shop_product num=1 image=left] [shop_product num=2 image=left] Most midi dresses are similarly out (again, unless otherwise clearly distinguishable as a level of formality above a cocktail dress), but there are many ankle, tea-length, and even high-low options formal enough to fit the bill

The rich velvet fabric adds a touch of luxury while the one shoulder design adds a modern twist