cocktail women's black and white dress ASHLEYlauren One Shoulder 4810 lightweight fabric and pullover styling make for easy movement and a throw on Black & White Stripe Dress

Petite women should look for ball gowns with a slightly raised waistline to artificially elongate the appearance of the legs

Stay Clear Of Shiny Fabric Finishes Nothing is going to make you look more like a teenager wearing his first suit than an all-black ensemble in a cheap shiny finish

Recycle and Repurpose Another great tip is to recycle and repurpose items from past holiday parties

Sure, it might feel like a big investment upfront, but a good dinner suit will last you decades if you look after it

The right method depends on the fabric, the stain, and how the shirt was made

The key ingredient to making this outfit look maintained and put-together, is to keep the joggers more tailored so you can avoid looking overly baggy