long sleeve black dress Petal and Pup Briar Designed with a graceful boat neckline and a dramatic low V Buy Pour Moi Black Willow

If you want to play, add some contrasting color such as bright yellow, pink or gold to your cobalt blue shoes

Here is some additional inspiration from which to draw once you ascertain how formal the event will be: Photo by Leslie Van Stelten via dapperQ Photo by Troxell via dapperQ Photo by Maria Tomanova via dapperQ Photo by Jazzie Bernabe via dapperQ Photo by Tina Vanden via dapperQ Photo by Lindsey Rickert via dapperQ Photo courtesy Spice NYC Events Image via Popsugar

Consider the specific event contexta black-tie wedding might allow slightly more creative interpretation compared to a corporate gala

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