However, a black dress is not just reserved for wedding wear and formal events anymore
The other was a theatrical pastiched potpourri of fashion references that looked back, yes, but also left, right, and front and center (see John Galliano for Dior.) The other style born out of the Y2k era was an embrace of the change, a playful take on cyber fashion
And because black is such a neutral backdrop, it offers endless flexibility with accessories, shoes, wraps, and jewelry
Business casual boots also transition nicely for post-work events like art gallery openings or dinner meetings
Even a dramatic crouch or sitting on the floor looking up can add an artistic touch