This cape, with its purple ribbon and lace, was an example of a half-mourning evening garment
Quality While it may be tempting to cut corners and opt for a less expensive pair of dress shoes, remember that quality often comes at a price
Later, Carpenter changed into a strapless and sparkly gold gown to pose with her Grammys and basically say, "I told you so." And don't get us started on her sparkly, blue performance outfit that was showstopping and a revenge statement all its own
(If its a business event, you may want to ask around and see what the other women are going to wear to be sure you look appropriate.) I wore the outfit above to a black tie optional October wedding, and I opted for bare legs because I wanted to wear strappy sandals
Puff-Sleeved Dress + Fisherman Sandals Style Notes: A puff-sleeved dress or an off-the-shoulder silhouette paired with fisherman sandals creates a stunning ensemble