vintage beaded dress Chocolate Silk Laurence Kazarpinned on model Vintage 1960s Canary Yellow Beaded

Featuring an off-shoulder design, ruching and a frill leg split, this dress is perfect for any occasion

Elliatt Times floral crochet dress, $279, Bloomingdale's Ruffled Jacquard Maxi Dress Get party-ready in this strappy jacquard dress

Complete with multiple layers of fabric at the bust for perfect coverage, it's the ultimate preppy-and-blue addition to your closet

Beaded mini dress in linen-blend fabric

Fabric: 100%Polyester

As you can see, black suede is easy to wear, acceptable in most dress-style environments, and easy to upkeep providing one is not a clumsy stepper hitting all of the puddles and spilling beer on it