high neck long black dress ÉTERNE Turtleneck Maxi all supported by wide straps that crisscross the otherwise open back Elegant Black Midi Dress |

Experiment With Silhouette Shape and silhouette are great levers to pull and play with when constructing an all-black look

With contemporary relaxation, a new host of dress codes has been adopted by the masses that has left most men unsure of what exactly terms like black tie optional, creative black tie, and black tie preferred really mean

The column silhouette skims the body for a flattering fit that moves gracefully with you, while the strappy neckline adds a touch of delicate detail

The dress, on loan from Ripleys Believe It or Not, was allegedly damaged during its sojourn with Kardashian, and Mackie later said it had been a big mistake to let Kardashian wear it

A classic black silk or midnight blue cummerbund paired with your black tie attire remains a traditional and timeless look

You still want something you feel confident in that looks expensive, so I recently ordered a bunch of wedding guest-friendly dresses off Amazon (Some of them in THIS post) and can safely say these were my favorites: The majority of these dresses are under $30, with the most expensive one being $36 (that I own and love and think is totally worth the price!)