black a line mini dress Bow-Detail Pleated A-Line in - 2 and a flared hem. Karen Kane Short Sleeve A-Line

Offered in misses and extended sizes, this wow-worthy long formal dress allows you to look like a million bucks without emptying your bank account

The intention of black tie optional is to appease all types of gentlemen from the elegant dandy with a closet of tuxedos to the small town mechanic whose idea of dressing up means putting on a collared shirt

As the fashion historian Anne Hollander has explained, when the aristocracy couldnt outlaw or outspend these medieval nouveau riche, they started wearing baggy and threadbare clothing

I accessorized with my new comfortable BZees sandals ( I picked up the black and nude colors during Quarantine ) and a rose gold tiara and earrings