navy blue silk dress Vintage A-Line Long Senior Satin Slit Prom Formal Dres – PreppyDress line midi skirt Prom Dress | Formal Dress

For this look, were wearing a long sleeve off the shoulder top paired with a light wash black jean

In fact, its one of the believed origins of the cummerbund with black tie

Cobalt Blue Sweater With Mustard Yellow Midi Skirt If you love color but want to keep things sophisticated, cobalt blue and mustard yellow are a combination worth trying

If the thought of white tights instantly brings on thoughts of outfits you wore when you were 5 (it definitely does for me, and not only was the floral dress worn with these tights, but a white hat as well) this next look may just change your opinion of this hosiery

Sequin waistband

I feel fortunate that my husband and I are rarely called up to attend such events