burgundy and gold prom dress Black Girls' Bury Veet Mermaid Mermaid with Rhinestone Embellishments neck and elegant open back MACloth Mermaid Prom Dresses Ombre

Stepping into a black tie event demands refined elegance

Add loafers or heeled boots and a structured tote bag

My Husband and Me at a Wedding in October 2023 How I Have Styled This Transitional Wedding Guest Dress Today I am wearing the Somerset Halter Maxi Dress from Anthropologie

Mesh Sneakers With Dress Pants Mesh sneakers with dress pants are bold and modern, adding an athleisure feel to a formal outfit

You can also add fresh flowers or greenery to tie everything together

(If you need a more traditional look, you might be better off with the Everlane Dream Pant, above.) Still, if you can get away with wearing the Zephyrs to the office, you should