These events typically involve a seated dinner, a program, and a structured social format that places the emphasis on elegance and formality above fashion-forward personal expression
A Perfect Canvas : Black dresses pair beautifully with any accessory, allowing you to customize your look
(I wouldnt recommend it if youre going for a more casual look)
Wired has even looked at the science behind why people are seeing the dress as gold and white, blue and white, blue and blue or blue and black, external
A black, chocolate brown, navy, burgundy, deep green, and other jewel tones will naturally look more seasonally appropriate and pair better with black tights
Layer them all over and fix in place with some clear nail polish for a full on effect