formal dresses for black tie event 9 Outfit Ideas please refer to the following guide Best Formal Wedding-Guest and Black-Tie

Pair a pleated mini plaid skirt (think Burberry-esque tan/black) with ribbed knee-high socks and loafers

Slip on mules like this are so effortless, and look great paired with everything from denim to pretty sun dresses

Desert Rose, a clothing boutique started by sisters Mavis (right) and Louise Rose, has expanded downtown as a response to the growth the store has seen since opening a year ago

With their universally flattering lengthtypically falling between the knee and the anklethese dresses offer an easy, pulled-together look that transitions seamlessly from relaxed mornings to impromptu evening plans

You can pair with a sleek pair of ankle boots, loafers, ballet flats, or low profile trainers, depending on your preference