maxi dress Honey Black - US 4 Cut with care to drape beautifully from empire line to full flowing skirt BHLDN Long-Sleeve Mock-Neck Stretch Lace

A gothic bride might love a dress with a lace corset, or flowing sleeves

Lets pretend that it is a warm summer day since it is most certainly not

I'm talking about the Met Gala, of course, one of fashion's biggest nights and the annual fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City

To delve into the origins of black-tie attire, let's travel back to the mid-19th century

I'll be shopping this stunning midi dress from Abercrombie & Fitch in the print, which I especially adore for its flattering twisted neckline

The white dress option would be perfect for graduation parties or summer events