homecoming dress windsor Black S (4-6) Windsor | Dresses | Short

Heres to the glamorous cocktail dress, fashion historys most party-loving outfit

Pro tip find dresses made from comfortable stretch satin or jersey material

My closet has so far lacked a real fancy ball gown, and although a polonaise is strictly speaking a day dress I thought that in (fake) silk it would go as evening wear too - at least in my not-terribly-period-correct world

Wear a black button-down shirt with grey shorts and black sneakers for a tailored look

Marc Fisher Zala Pumps (great shoes, but not dressy enough for this outfit) If you dont want to go with bare legs, and youre not a fan of nude hose, you do have one more option #3

A tuxedo is best for black tie, with satin lapels and a formal shirt