embroidered cocktail dress May Queen MQ1862 and an a Teri Jon Tea Length Embroidered

Its hard to think of a traditional shirt or blazer color that wont look good with gray pants (with the exception of gray, of course)

These adorable shoes will give your cocktail dress the boost it needs, but theyll be more comfortable and practical than stilettos

Storage Store leftover dressing in a small, airtight container in your refrigerator, where it will stay fresh for about three to four days

The blucher is the brand's signature style, and it'll look just as good with a tweedy sport coat and faded jeans as it will a hefty cable-knit and slouchy dress pants

Alternative Options to Solid Black If you love dark tones but want something less traditional, consider these variations