Tailored jumpsuits and chic pantsuits are both appropriate at the cocktail attire level as long as they are made from elevated fabrics and read as dressy rather than business casual
Refinish or paint the dresser (optional) I loved the look of the dresser I found, but you could certainly strip and refinish with wood stain or paint the dresser if you desire
This olive-green slip dress can become a slinky date night number with a plunging neckline, but the straps can also be adjusted for a more demure look, or even an off-the-shoulder silhouette
This was such a monumental step of the prom preparation process that at my high school, the girls in my class even created a Facebook group where we each had to upload the dress we planned to wear so we could make sure no two girls showed up on prom night wearing the same dress
While a black tie dress code will call for an evening gown, you can opt for an elegant cocktail dress in most cases
There are about a bazillion types of salad dressing on the market, but honestly, the dressings you can make at home are far better for you and more delicious too