long black dress with slit PQ Swim Piper M/L / Black The strapless sweetheart neckline gives a nod to tradition Wedtrend Women Black Glitter Prom

We love wider-leg jumpsuits with tall heels, and this strapless neckline calls for a statement necklace

The choice of heel type: flats, boots, sneakers, and wedges, reframes the impact of your dress

The perforated backpack youre using as a gym bag, for instance, will look better with black leather espadrilles than with brown Sperry Top-Siders

A deep V-cut vamp pump, a sharply pointed-toe silhouette, or a minimalist barely-there sandal with a high stiletto heel is ideal

A simple matte suede pump or a sleek, thin metallic leather sandal adds the necessary touch of glamour without aggressively competing with the magnificent texture of the dress itself

A model at the 1992 Christian Lacroix Haute Couture show