velvet heart denim dress Matilda Raw Blue – Clothing self tie belt Front porkchop pockets Color Jem Classic Indigo Dress XS

Satin Ribbon Waist Tie: A satin ribbon at the front waist adds a soft accent and allows for a tailored, adjustable fit

Silky Satin: Formal invites can trigger panic, but not when you have this sophisticated satin dress in your closet

Hollow to Floor = 61" Size16Plus: Bust=43.0"

SHOP LOOK 2: PAIR IT WITH AN EFFORTLESS UTILITY JACKET: My next tip for how to style a black dress is to dress it down with a casual utility bomber jacket

COCKTAIL DRESSES 17 items COCKTAIL DRESSES COCKTAIL DRESSES Step into the spotlight with designer cocktail dresses from ALICE + OLIVIA, where each piece is made to celebrate the modern woman

Testers wore each piece for at least a day, and they completed detailed questionnaires