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Plus, you can easily take your look from day to night with a blazer or leather jacket

The playful A-line skirt adds movement, while the lace-up open back with a zipper closure gives it a flirty touch

Added hand sewn 100% ostrich feathers around the bottom for an extra touch of movement and glamour

High front slit for elegance, leg-lengthening movement, and bold silhouette

For example, I once styled a silk black dress with a silver sparkly purse I found on Amazon (such a steal for how luxe it looks!) and black-and-silver heels with cute bows from Asos

Not to worry: We've scoured the internet for floor-sweeping gowns from R29 reader-favorite retailers like Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Shopbop, and more to help find a black tie dress fit for the lavish affair