black dress pantyhose Silky Mini for Effortless Night Out Style holiday cocktail parties File:Girl wearing black dress, pantyhose

Femme Luxe high-neck ruched minidress, $48, ASOS The ruching on this mesh dress will complement your curves and then some

They look great with casual midi dresses, black maxi dresses, t-shirt dresses, and workout dresses (to name a few)

"I love a classic leopard or cheetah print in an outfit," says Lpez, who calls this print-forward approach "a great entry point to wearing black and brown together." As Brown points out, animal prints "do the work for you," making it a breeze to wear these shades together and even helping you identify what color accessories to work into your look

61cm based on a UK size 8 (longer length, side neck point to hem approx 66cm based on a UK size 8)

For occasion dressing, special details, like Amanda Uprichards serious slit skirts and Zaras festive frock in crepe, are the way to go

Finished with a sweetheart neckline, padded bra cups, and removable/adjustable shoulder straps, this dress is a timeless choice for formal events