brown dress black boots Nellie Mini | Polka Dot | Womens tumble dry low Imported 29,063 Black Dress With Brown

Nude and Skin-Tone Heels Nude shoes are the most universally versatile choice with any black gown

This beaded halter from 1998 is sexier than some of her other, more popular looks from the decade, but it's still one of my favorites

Fully lined Adjustable shoulder straps Invisible zipper at the center-back Lining layer peeks out at hem showing scalloped lace edge Crafted in 70% polyester, 24% nylon, 6% spandex Dry clean only

Can an A-line dress work for black-tie events

There is contrast stitching over the contrast fabrics and buttonholes

For something edgier, look to Gimaguass silver-studded tank dress or Simon Millers gold-foil fringed minieach designed to catch the light (and every eye in the room)