black qipao dress Sequin Velvet Long With different Qipao patterns Maya Bespoke Dress | Modern

With long sleeves, a crew neckline and floor length hemline with front slit, this dress provides ample coverage while still letting you shine at the centre of attention

Create a tail using a strip of black fabric or a furry toy tail

Destiny Child, Grammys 2001 In true girl band style, the trio wore gowns that somehow looked similar while still being different (all in matching eyeshadow)

For a casual look with non-denim black pants, try slim-fit black trousers with brown leather sneakers, a simple T-shirt or Henley, and a lightweight jacket

Case in point, these two takes on party outfits, both of which look perfect with a crimped up-do

Try something lighter, in a luxe, semi-sheer fabric (it is summer, after all) and a sleeker silhouette, la these purple picks from Bec + Bridge and Colleen Allen