90s red prom dress with Adjustable Straps – Whimsical Lace Square Neckline Black and Red

The trouble was, unlike their 50s forebears, the 90s take on leather was often rather ill-fitting, and unless you had the face of a movie icon you were unlikely to be able to pull it off

The key thing to remember when option for navy instead of black is that the clothing should still be simple and plain

White or nude pointed-toe heels keep the look light and airy

That is, until I saw the same picture another time and the dress mysteriously turned white and gold

All of the dresses I shared in this post are from Lulus because I find them to be the most affordable (for the most part), the dresses come in a variety of different colors and prints, and Lulus is really good about re-stocking sizes