mother of the bride one shoulder dresses Ruffle Fuchsia Dress with Split The floor length design exudes sophistication and the one Azazie Yvette Cloud Blue Sheath

This lightweight cotton mini features a classic button-up bodice, long cuffed sleeves, and a gathered waist that flows beautifully into a tiered skirt

You can see our guide to black tie for a full garment-by-garment run down, but heres a brief one regardless: Black or midnight blue jacket faced with satin, most commonly a one-button single-breasted peak lapel with side vents and flapless pockets

I used leftover grey paint from my sewing machine cabinet makeover for the detail on the drawers

Soft pastels or rich jewel tones are perfect

An office Christmas party with colleagues may require a more conservative outfit, such as a classic little black dress, whereas a celebration with close friends offers the freedom to experiment with bolder styles and trends

And I love the hemline and ruffled style of this dress