black cocktail dress strapless Satin Sweetheart Bodycon Midi 85% Cotton / 15% Polyester SIZING Dedicated to Glamour Black Strapless

Its far sturdier and more substantial than IKEAs cheaper lines like MALM

For the top, any fitted black crop top will do

Or, if you are looking for something a little more flashy, why not try a Ninja Turtle dress

If your shoes are busy with a bold pattern, its best to keep the rest of your outfit simple and understated

Blue Candy Pink Babaroni Hudson Cute Floral Sweetheart Neck Tiered A-Line Short Dresses Blue Sweet and feminine, this mini A-line dress features a sweetheart neckline and a flowy tiered skirt

While you might get away with wearing a dama dress to a black-tie event, white tie strictly demands floor-sweeping attire