designer cocktail dress Vintage Inspired Lace & Sheer Back by Claire Pettibone Ivory / 10 / Cocktail line beauty be your go Ava Presley 26448 Short Homecoming

Avoid overly ornate or colorful piecesrefined simplicity complements the elegance of black tie dress

Lace and Mesh Lace and mesh can provide coverage while allowing some airflow

Color: Solid tones

Birdy Grey is our pick for affordable blue and white dresses under $120 Anthropologie is the spot for designer styles from Mac Duggal, Sachin + Babi, as well as the much loved BHLDN line

Classic Fit 100% Cotton Natural Shoulder Two Button Flap Pockets 1/4 Lined Side Vents Notch Lapel Dry Clean OnlyReturn Policy

If the venue is air-conditioned or the evening gets cool, a cropped tailored jacket adds polish without hiding the dress