long sleeve black dress fitted Lady Tie - Liesel Gown - Lace & Overskirt stretch lace Formal Dresses for Women V

The rhinestone crossover straps add a pinch of flare to this shift dress

Babydoll dress Chlo It-girl Daisy Edgar-Jones swears by a ruffled babydoll dress (I often think about that yellow minidress she wore last spring), as does supermodel-slash-actor Kaia Gerber

Women are looking to achieve the perfect balance between boldness and appropriateness, creating an ensemble of timeless elegance

In fact, a chic black dress can be one of the most elegant and flattering choices you can make as a wedding guest

Alicias Styling Tip: Throw on strappy heels for a glam girls night, or keep it sleek with slicked-back hair, gold hoops, and a bold red lip for holiday parties