black blazer black dress Anne Klein 2Pc Jacket & Set, 12 / Formal jackets A party Blazer Dress - Limited edition

These wedges will look great with a casual black t-shirt dress

It could be a wedding or a gala that calls for black tie, or, when winter rolls in, which, after all, 'tis the season for all-out events, getting your head around a formal dress code is well worth doing

When Reese Witherspoon wore this Tom Ford version to the 2015 Academy Awards, we thought, "Hey, we've seen that before," immediately conjuring images of her 2011 Oscars number, an Armani Priv gown that was opposite in color, but strikingly similar in minimalist design

I rely heavily on the LBD when I need a break from jean shorts, but still want to look and feel feminine

Were also suckers for a bit of shimmer during the holiday season, from shiny metallics to sparkly sequins (a HUGE trend this year!)

Fabrics: Chiffon