empire cut evening dresses Long Formal Sleeveless Waist Prom Dress shoulder silhouette Ivory and Black Satin Empire

for a formal event, try the halter neck for sophistication, or go strapless for a summer party

White Finding the perfect dress to wear for a night out can be a daunting task

For those who can't resist the sumptuous neutral palette proffered by Scandinavian labels, By Malene Birger ought to be your one-stop-shop for anything and everything your wardrobe desires

Beyond the formality factor, these dresses were chosen for their cool color palettes, comfortability, and styling potential

Outfit Details: Dress: Long Sleeve Sweater Dress Boots: Brown Suede Over-the-Knee Boots Bag: Chanel CC Trendy Bag in Brown Lambskin Leather (similar here and here) Earrings: Gold Classic Hoop Lipstick: MAC Amplified Lipstick in Craving Photos by @TheLyleStevens The A-Lyst is a Boston-based lifestyle blog curating the very best of style, beauty, food, and travel.

And, when in doubt, I find that being a tad overdressed is always better than being underdressed