black long sleeve knit dress Lavelle Mini May be worn with any standard bra Jordan Women's 1/2-Zip Long-Sleeve Knit

Too much detailing in the wrong places

We're obsessed with this warm-toned dressing room in this California home, which features a trifold mirror, Therien bench, and Japanese paper lantern

They work well with a casual sweater and shirt dresses, dressy date night dresses (including tight-fitting bodycon dresses), and skirts of all lengths, and they also work well in an office setting

This creates a clean and polished look that is perfect for formal events and professional settings

If you opt for a shorter dress, try something with more embellishments to elevate your look (I love these styles here, here and here), with a dressier heel and clutch

Here is a breakdown of the main styles from most to least formal