black and white dress with flowers Lovely Floral Print - Maxi Dress - Black Dress - $88.00 CARE Fabric Black Floral Lace Wedding 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

The coordinated pieces work seamlessly together to create a polished, put-together look that commands respect and reverence

Wearing this sweet dress with its oversized bow detail at the shoulder seems like the perfect fit

This length creates an opportunity for statement colors or details

A gold prom dress in satin reads like old Hollywood minimalism

#Where it sits on the formality ladder This invitation occupies the second-highest rung of evening dressing