long black ruffle dress Strapless Slit – Ohmollydress The dress is decorated with ruffle sleeves Adrianna Women's Off-The-Shoulder Layered Lace

The hem should clear the ground by a hair in your heel, never pooling at your feet or dragging at the back

The floor-length design adds a touch of grandeur, while the sleeveless cut keeps the look modern and fresh

Straplessneckline

Heels are often advised, but if you're firmly a flat shoe person, look to wearing anything with a touch of glitz, like a sparkle or rhinestone embellishment or delicate embroidery

The square neckline keeps the top clean, while the tie straps add a feminine shoulder detail that feels more considered than a plain sleeveless maxi dress

These give options open neck/closed neck, belt/no belt and I do love having options