black classy dresses The “Perfect” Little Dress See tight short semi Short Party Dress with Ruffled

Zipper in back

Opt for a figure-hugging style in rose gold, silver, or rich emerald green to catch every flicker of studio or natural light

Design Details

In misses and some plus sizes, this long black glitter formal dress has a floor-length a-line skirt that opens in a sultry side slit before ending in an eye-catching train

LBD and statement earrings Its no surprise that an LBD (long black dress) is essential for your black-tie arsenal and your capsule wardrobe and who better to show us how its done than the queen of the red carpet Zendaya

When it comes to black-tie-optional colors, it's best to lean into darker hues like black, navy and charcoal, and deep jewel tones like emerald and burgundy