black.prom dress ZAPAKA Women Glitter Black Prom with Beading Strapless Mermaid Evening Party Dress with Slit, Black / US26W Full Length Sleeve Style Long Black Ball Gown Prom

It can look a little intimidating, but if you keep it simple, it's easier than it looks

Dress down by day by pairing with a cropped cardigan and flat sandals, or elevate with a great necklace and heels

I didnt have time to get it altered, but used a tiny safety pin (painted with black nail polish) to secure the deep V exactly where I wanted it

The wedding was a black-tie affair held at the Faculty Club on the University campus, where Pamelas husband is a professor, which is why Pamela opted for a floor-length dress

The zippered back slit ensures both style and ease of movement

This dress will give you up to a 2 inch waist reduction