empire cut formal dresses Empire-Waist Sleek Long V-Neck Prom Dress with Train Magenta / 8 waist to give this long chiffon dress a figure Dessy Collection Off-the-Shoulder Flounce Sleeve

Color options: As picture & Custom colors

A simple, well-fitting dress in the right color and the right level of formality reads as far more appropriate than an attention-grabbing showpiece

Keep the fabric consistent, and either match tones (warm/cool) or choose a gradient of a single color family

The midi length and ruffle tiers with an elastic waist flatter the body

SHOP MY LOOK HERE: Vineyard Vines: Blackwatch Plaid Flutter Dress / Kristen Blake: Red Wool Blend Coat (more red coats HERE and HERE) / Chanel: Ballet Flats / Givenchy: Mini Antigonia Bag / BaubleBar: Mini Monogram Necklace / David Yurman: Pearl Earrings I love that this dress really popped against the trees outside of The Plaza hotel even though they're about the same color