black empire dress Top Picks Formal Model2 is 5’6 wearing a size Small A-Line Off The Shoulder Black

Make sure you're dressing for the season with short-sleeve, sleeveless or strapless styles depending on the dress code and venue, of course

A patterned silk pocket square in a puff fold can add visual interest without being too loud

The hemline, skimming Sophias ankles, allowed her shoes to show through, completing the look with an understated yet refined touch

I found this raffia belt on Amazon last year and its admittedly not the best quality, but gets the job done

Babydoll Dresses Start with a lacy babydoll dress

The long, flowy skirt will complement your legs and create the illusion of a taller bottom half, especially if theres a thigh high slit