denim dress with jacket retrofete Aleyni in Blue Wrangler covers you as the seasons change. the floral ruffled dress &

Keep your clear heels minimal with a lace or busy dress, especially if it has a pattern

Style Tip: Keep accessories minimal let the dress do the talking

Katz suggests this heeled sandal from Schutz, with a pop of gold hardware, for an elegant style that sidesteps outdated sandal trends you don't want to be caught wearing.

Evening cocktail attire: Evening cocktail attire implies a more-formal dress code, so steer clear of patterns and opt for solid-colored pieces in darker shades

With three females plus a female cat in our house, I think my husband would welcome something masculine in the decor

Separates in Mid-Grey: Black works, but dark brown and cherry are also good colors