long sleeve black bodycon dress Ribbed Mock Neck | Womens | Medium (Available in L) Raw hems throughout add a trendy finish to this iconic look Black Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress

We love linen for summer daytime dressing, but it can look too casual for a black tie dress code as does cotton and denim, despite Britney Spears iconic red carpet denim gown from 2001

And wool is a great year-round textile, since it is naturally temperature-regulating and doesnt retain odors like nylon or polyester

Read more about how one of our brides did that here

In general: Winter & Formal Seasons Black shoes dominate, especially for evening events

(On my 5-foot-6 frame, the Mini Wells Dress hit just above the knee, but for our 6-foot tester it was borderline too short.) The midi-length version falls around mid-calf, as does the one with short sleeves, which also offers some upper-arm coverage

It's very sophisticated with an undeniable wow factor