jcpenney black dress Premier Amour Womens V Neck Long Sleeve Puffed Maxi Dress, Color: set straps cap the shoulders neatly NWT JCPenney Jones Wear beaded

And to be fair, I did hem an old dress of my mother's to wear for my high school graduation, so there's really no reason to ever throw anything away, especially not anything that could be used to create internet fodder

cocktail and semi-formal below it accept knee-to-midi hems

this is the time to wear your most substantial, sparkling pieces, such as diamond collars, tiaras (if appropriate to your status and the specific event), and statement earrings, as the overall look is meant to be highly decorative and monumental

While temps are still warm, keep things simple and wear it with a pair of black or brown knee-high boots, then later slip it over a black turtleneck for a little extra warmth