black cocktail midi dress Velvi - Janelle - Loosely Fitted Bbonlinedress Black Off The Shoulder

size up for a better fit

Or a shorter version with floral appliqus, channeling effortless charm like something youd spot on a spring runway or worn by a street-style star during Fashion Week

Designers like Anthropologie and Staud are featuring beautiful dresses that feature buttons down the front with a collar and pinstripes like a nice button-down

cutouts on her hips

But, if you are dressing for autumn/winter and you want footwear that is comfortable, chic and more protective than your open-toe stilettos (no shade) on a rainy day, then knee-high boots are a saving grace

Avoid white, which belongs to the bride at a bachelorette, and avoid anything so attention-grabbing that it competes with the guest of honor