dress for fest 🔥 WILD WILD IS HERE 🔥 The ultimate festival collection just dropped with @allisonclaire.c and it's giving ✨cowgirl gone wild✨ Lace, leather, & the perfect statement pieces to turn heads all Essence Fest is coming so

Start with a wide-brimmed sun hat that you can find at any store, like this from Amazon

Beyond adding a sharp, angular point of interest, this pairing works so well because of the natural contrast between the two shapes

Lined interior with short piecing at the bottom

The Leah Maxi Dress in Royal Blue combines elegance with modern design

Brightly Colored or Heavily Patterned Neckwear Just as you should avoid heavily patterned and brightly colored ties, an important point here is that Black-Tie Optional does not mean tie optional

In this guide to cocktail attire, here are some tips to elevate your ensemble and showcase your fashion flair