pearl black dresses Italia Azure Halterneck Back Maxi Dress Inner grip Angelica Dress - Black Velvet

Save bolder colors for creative black tie events

Style with strappy heels as shown for added height and poise, then complete your look with statement earrings and a sleek bracelet for just the right amount of sparkle

Colorful shoes Its imperative to understand black and white are universal colours and as such, they tend to match a broad range of colours

Bomber jacket and maxi dress A bomber jacket is a classic for a reason there's almost nothing it doesn't go with

Head on over to my post about how to pick shoes for a cocktail dress, where I outline different types of shoes to wear with party dresses of different fabrics, patterns & finishes