Detail: Sleeveless V-neck dress
Choose options with detachable sleeves to add when it gets colder later in the night, styles with high slits to the hip, strapless options, and designs with detachable long dreamy trains
The dos and don'ts of the black tie dress code Do wear a dinner jacket with satin lapels A dinner jacket, featuring satin or grosgrain lapels, is essential for black tie
Both skinny-fit and slim-fit black trousers work well, and the cleaner the trouser's line from hip to hem, the more runway you have for expressive shoe choices including loafers, Chelsea boots, and even slightly chunkier-soled footwear that adds visual weight to the lower half
The neckline you choose should feel comfortable when you raise your arms or lean forward, since any neckline that requires constant adjustment will distract you all evening
Think date night, upscale restaurants, church, weddings, and even cocktail parties