black white polka dot dress Queen of the Dots Maxi - and The Dayla Polka Dot Day Dress — playful polka dot print Black Polka Dot Maxi Dress

Classic heels might be the way to go if youre more traditional

PAIR IT WITH AN EDGY BLACK LEATHER JACKET: My first of 3 tips for how to style a black dress is to pair it with an edgy black leather jacket like this one by LAMARQUE

Create an Airy Textile with Your Machine Create custom lace using machine embroidery on netting, with guidance on materials, thread choices, motif density, and techniques for dissolving stabilizer to reveal a finished lace fabric

Your dress is beautiful and matches that hat perfectly

Going to a fancy party

If you want something with more punch, the Outback black brogue boots are worth a look