black strap dress Summer Invite Tie-Strap Tiered Midi sipping cosmos and dancing til dawn LOOBIS Women's Black Sleeveless Cami

I was pretty gobsmacked

Smooth out the Finish A little one-on-one time with my rotary sander loaded up with some 220 grit sandpaper was all I needed to smooth everything out and get this makeover on its way: I also enlisted the help of my smaller corner cat sander as well for the edges: I wanted to get the surface as smooth as possible so the imperfections would not show through the new layer of paint

Dress: HERE, HERE, and HERE, Cross Body Bag HERE, Leaf Necklace HERE, Black Booties HERE, Green Cardigan HERE and HERE

With a strapless style and full-length design, you'll look stunning on your special night

Black tie events: when and where to wear it Understanding where black tie applies helps you prepare appropriately and ensures you never find yourself underdressed or uncertain

InStyle's fashion director, Hal Rubenstein, put it best: "Diana had bought this dress while she was still Princess of Wales, and she felt it was too sexy