slinky mini dress Taupe PrettyLittleThing Draped Neck Feel feminine in this white slinky frill hem micro mini dress High Neck Short Sleeve Ruched

For a cocktail party, a stepped up look is expected (and may be appreciated by your partner!) Gauge your level of dress on the cues from your host in the invitation and venue

New Yorkbased creative and stylist Alexis Badiyi is a big fan of By Malene Birger and says many of the Danish brands pieces feel so wearable yet luxurious. The Perros dress, which features a maxi length and relaxed shoulders, is no different

Focus on fittailoring is essential for a polished appearance

ranges from $1,700-2,500

It features exaggerated sleeves that gather at the shoulder and taper near the cuff, paired with a mini-length hem to balance drama and youthfulness

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