black and white striped sweater dress Natural/Black carefree look Nautica Womens Sustainably Crafted Striped

Soft fabrics and balanced silhouettes usually work best

Whether your party is as sweet as a candy bar theme, as bold as a vibrant color scheme, or as quirky as a Mad Hatter tea party, the right dress can show off each idea

these satin gloves are an evening wear essential

According to Princess Diana's stylist, Anna Harvey, the princess knew it was a daring choice and the dress had previously remained unworn for that very reason, though she had purchased it three years prior

Choose a long tunic style, or opt for a shirtdress with buttons so you can leave a few buttons unfastened at the bottom

Moss wore this feather-trimmed black dress to Frank Sinatras 80th birthday party while on the arm of Johnny Depp