Fans of Golden Age crime thrillers rarely, if ever, encounter actors of color outside those familiar peripheral roles, making star Denzel Washingtons turn as reluctant gumshoe Easy Rawlins a welcome respite from the usual tired tropes
Inspired by the ornate lines of Spanish mantillas, it is crafted with alternating bands of black and white floral scroll lace, each finished with a scalloped edge
Consider the paths youll be walking throughout the evening and plan accordingly to avoid discomfort or potential damage to your stilettos (or yourself.) Taking off your shoes to dance is also usually frowned upon, so if you cant dance in them, opt for a pair that is still sophisticated but slightly more comfortable
From black and white wedding dresses to ethereal black lace gowns, were sharing our favorite black wedding dresses (in no particular order)
The first lady has eschewed the unwritten first rule of modern diplomatic dressing, embraced by women in the public eye across the geographical and political map from the Duchess of Cambridge to Michelle Obama, which is that Zara skirts or J Crew cardigans are an essential tool in connecting with ordinary voters
Lighter accessories go a long way to making a black dress seasonally appropriate