Black Formal Dress

Public speaking is not your favorite pastime, but youll do anything for a friend - even give a toast at her wedding rehearsal dinner. As you step toward the microphone holding your note cards and a glass of champagne, and all eyes turn toward the stage, you feel thankful that you wore such an elegant dress. The light, champagne-colored fabric is beautifully accentuated by a black floral crochet pattern at the top and a sheer black skirt. Its pink-champagne ribbon sash at your waistline is the perfect finishing touch. Just as you finish giving your speech and raise your glass, the clock strikes midnight, and everyone cheers for the couple. You breathe a sigh of relief for both your successful speech and your classic look.

Wondering how to best impress your holiday party date, you decide to keep it classic in this 1950s-inspired frock byBettie Page Clothing! Retro-inspired designer Tatyana createdBettie Page Clothing out of a hankering to produce high-quality, high-glamour fashion with a mix of the modern. Looking like a black and white photograph that is saved and passed down through generations, the ravishing outward-folded V-back of this belted dress plays a large part in the romantic unraveling of the night. Add a bit of edge to your look by dangling triangular earrings over the front cutout, picking polka-dotted tights to wear under its A-line skirt, and choosing crimson pumps to touch the evening, which is turning out to make your heart flutter, with a tad of extra excitement!

A late summer storm is a-brewin', and you're on your way out the door for a romantic evening with your darling. As you see the storm clouds swooping in from overhead, your mindset shifts from the ivory frock you've donned to this dramatically decadent, strapless chiffon dress. Made in shades of inky black, its shape transitions from a beautiful bustier, finished with a non-slip strip and padded bust cups, to cascading layers of ruffles in the front and a two-paneled low hem in back. After you add a simple cropped jacket and buckled boots, you enter the night feeling as electrifying as the oncoming lightning!

The invite may say 'optional,' but opting for high glamour has always won out. When that really ritzy gala or wedding comes your way, youll do well to slip into this chic dress that offers all the classic elements of elegance. Black lace cap sleeves and a lacy back meet a satiny A-line bodice, complete with sweetheart neckline for the quintessential evening look. To top it off, a black rhinestone-buckle belt keeps you dazzling as the toasts mount and the canapes disappear. Pair it with bright jewels to dazzle in the dark. Whether you are the guest of honor or just an honored guest, this is a dress that doesnt need a 'plus one.'

Donning this fabulous party dress from designer Corey Lynn Calter ensures that, wherever you are, a true celebration ensues! Calter's line, which launched in 2000, places brilliant twists on classic silhouettes, and her eclectic mix of influences, from the New York punk scene to the San Francisco opera, are apparent in every piece. A celestial, strapless bodice with supportive boning collides with the ruffled, mesh skirt of this layered frock to create a look worthy of awe-struck gazing. At the theater awards tonight, you show your flair for dramatic style by zipping this dress up over bright tights and laser-cut pumps. Add an iridescent necklace to mimic moonbeams, and you have already ensured that a night full of frills and thrills is at hand!

As hostess and owner of a popular jazz cafe, you like to wear work outfits, like this black peplum dress, that have enough pizzazz to bring you from day to night. While meeting with artist managers to discuss booking, you wear horn-rimmed glasses and a charcoal blazer over your stretch-fabric frock for a professional feel. Later, when the curtains open, you hang up your jacket, take the stage, and flaunt sparkly silver chandelier earrings, which perfectly accent your beaded yoke-neck collar.

Whether you dress to the nines or prefer to wear minimalist pieces to formal affairs, youll love the many ways you can style this simple, black dress. Together, the slight A-line skirt, scoop neck, and bow at the back of this piece compose a perfect canvas for creativity. Wear this dress with colorful jewels, ruby tights, and wedges for fun evenings, or pair it with pearls, a fascinator, and dainty heels for tea time. The possibilities for this fully lined, basic black dress are practically endless!

Theres no question that this dotted black dress seems to have been made just for you! Perfectly suited to your retro, glam style, your sleeveless dress is all kinds of elegant! A sheer neckline adorned with dainty black dots makes its way to a solid black bust and waistband. Meanwhile, large dots lay over a neutral skirt for a classy accent that you can take to just about any occasion. Style it with gilded pumps, gem earrings, and a ruby red clutch, and you'll be ready for a gala. Next week, wear it with short ankle booties, a chain-strap purse, and a cropped white leather jacket, and hit up a CD release party in your undoubtedly perfect dress!

When you enter the room, enveloped in this gorgeous Tracy Reese gown, theres no amount of poetry that can capture your beauty. From a mesh overlay adorned in violet roses, to a luxurious underlay amplified by a gentle kick of taffeta, the details of this dress manifest your every fashion dream. Decorate this exquisite look with silver bracelets, a gem-embellished headband, and delicate, pointed pumps, and watch your fantasies come to life.

This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! Its with a smile as peppy as the white polka dots on this silky black dress that you share the details of getting in touch with celebs and an attitude as light as the fluttering peplums at your hips. Its true - youre a PR maven, and students are honored to meet you. They even say so as they admire the sheer neckline of this back-zipped frock while shaking your hand. Your best advice? Have fun! You clearly did when you slipped chartreuse pumps under this piece and grabbed your pink handbag before coming here!

Its about time you found a fab dress that can flit from social event to social event with you, keeping up with your dynamic life. This printed dress is made of luxe, silky black fabric that feels soothing against your skin, while tiny cream-colored butterflies open their wings across its A-line silhouette. Darling details include sheer, cream trim at the collar and sleeves and a tiered bust that can hook open or closed. Belted over ivory sweater tights and your favorite patent flats, this little dress has a full, fashionable wingspan, so you can dash about in style, all while making a true appearance!

Flowers have never been so sultry as they are now, painted on the silky, midnight canvas of a sleeveless cocktail dress. Its colossal blooms are a bold red and blue and look as dramatic as the yellow pollen that falls like magic dust. With glittery gold baubles sparkling at your neckline and sleek jade pumps parked beneath the flared silhouette of your dress, you chat with tonights attendees - all of whom are fascinated by your conversation. Unbeknownst to you, a magnetism emanates from your whole being, making you the most popular girl in the room!