garden cocktail dresses Party & Outfits Find the perfect garden party attire at Shahida Parides! Garden party semiformal dress code

Take one little black dress in an unexpected texture (feathers, leather, laceor all three)

The gown first made headlines when Hurley wore it to the 1999 Met Gala in New York, an edition that celebrated the exhibition Rock Style. Designed by Donatella Versace, the black satin halter dress featured a dramatic plunging neckline, a thigh-high slit, and a jeweled cluster at the waist in shades of pink and amber

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The easiest way to wear black and navy together is to add in ivory if you want a softer tone

The top of this dress features a filet crochet neckline