white midi dress with flowers Malani Floral Lace In – Night Novas 100% POLYESTER Model Wearing Size Small Color Farm Rio Linen Blend Garden

With a custom-designed floral burnout jersey fabric and pleated cowl neckline, this maxi dress is a showstopper

You can add some tighter curls if you'd like, and some volume at the roots with a slight side part makes it more interesting

"Layering is the most underutilized skill in everyday dressing," says fashion consultant Tim Gunn, author of Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible

Mastering the black tie dress code allows you to walk into any formal gathering with poise, leaving a lasting impression of sophistication and style

The cut-out bodice on the tapered cups and the two wide, criss-crossing straps, an interplay of solids and voids between the fabrics that made it a glamorous symbol of the 1990s and beyond

Style it with strappy heels and a clutch, or throw on a blazer and keep the jewelry minimaleither way, youre set