a line dress prom Qiara Sweetheart Black Long with Beading Black / 0 Formal Dresses Classic Red Satin Thin Straps

5) Colorful Statement Dress If youre going to a dressy winter event like a wedding or cocktail party, you can absolutely wear black tights with your dress

Plus, its sleeveless and while my arms arent exactly my favorite feature on myself, I wear a lot of sleeveless shirts and dresses in these 90+ Texas summers

Mixes well with metallics, florals, or bold accent colors: Your bouquet, bridesmaid shoes, or jewelry can pop against black

- Occasion: Vacation

These shades "lighten up" a black suit and signal approachability without sacrificing polish

For a semi-formal event, I only wear closed toe shoes with nude hose, but you have a lot of color choices