black and silver dress Black Short Dress with Silver Jewels making it an ideal choice for a memorable evening event. Adrianna Papell Women's Bead Taffeta

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Why You Need a Bias-cut Dress in Your Closet Something thats always appealing about a slip dress is its versatilityit can be sexy in satin, casual in rayon, or even a great layering piece under a blazer (like the Keaton blazer)

A full skirt, velvet number that'll give you permission to scream "TAKE A BOOMERANG OF ME SPINNING!" all evening

(It's also increasingly popular among bridesmaids, with companies like David's Bridal and BHLDN having whole sections dedicated to it.) As with most clothing, the formality of the garment really depends on the fabric and the cut, more so than the color