halter formal dresses Long Sequin Gown in Royal Blue The halter neck design exudes contemporary charm Plunging V-Neck Long Halter Formal

Deep V, flutter sleeves, tiered & lined skirt, and elasticized waist round out this quintessential midi length dress

Versatile Styling: You can easily accessorize a black dress with bold jewelry, colorful shoes, or a vibrant clutch

Chinos work brilliantly well at this time of the year, especially tan and gray ones

Dress: DV by Dolce Vita, original inspiration here, and similar here and here / Bag: Kate Spade, similar here and here / Bracelet: Kate Spade, similar in turquoise here, and similar in glitz and gold here (And youre like me and crazed about the trend, check out a ton of options here!) / Pumps: Kenneth Cole, similar here by Franco Sarto, here by Madden Girl (Save!), here by Cole Haan (Splurge, but so worth it

Avante Garde, colorful, interesting, statement pieces