royal blue cocktail dress Fit and Flare 37080 Sleeveless6 Cotton Candy La Adeline Royal

Also, choose a fabric that isnt too thin

The startup Indochino makes that gift a bit more achievable and a lot less expensive

I need one for myself Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Taylor Swift always brings the fashion inspo

NBD Bridget dress, $328, Revolve Black Midi Blazer Dress Inspired by a traditional tuxedo, this black blazer dress has contrasting satin lapels and a double-breasted wrap bodice

There are many new locations of Ross in our area, but for this post I only went to two

(Hint: Follow the CST rule.) Because, unfortunately, simply piling on all the black items in your wardrobe does run the risk of turning you into an amorphous blob rather than a sleek head-to-toe look