black dress v neck long sleeve Strech Jersey Formal which run smaller 1 Ever-Pretty Elegant Chiffon V-Neckline Long

Add texture to your look by layering a poplin shirt under a collarless jacket, and adding a pair of leather knee-high boots

Look, if you have an evening gown at the ready, I commend you

Velvet Carrot Trousers, $50, Zara 38

Mango makes its asymmetrical mini dress evening-ready with a trailing satin capelet

Vincent suggests a trio of the Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick, Cheek to Chic Blush, and the Luxury Eyeshadow Palette in the Pillow Talk collection for a flattering (and very cohesive) berry-hued look

For spring and summer, lighter fabrics and floral patterns dominate the dress selection, while fall and winter bring in richer colors and heavier materials