woman little black dress Fashion over 50: The formal dresses for homecoming and plus Velvi - Rhea Mini Dress

Lula Block Heel Slingback Sandal Aquazzura Siena Suede Block-Heel Sandal Aquazzura Siena Suede Block-Heel Sandal ($347, originally $695)

I love that this piece resembled that iconic look

Reliable and versatile, you can wear this traveler shirt for tall men on any trip, to any meeting, with any outfit

This gorgeous piece was lovingly refinished in General Finishes chalk paint in Black Pepper, then sealed with black wax for extra durability

Keep accessories minimal, practical and elegant, like a classic tote bag and dainty gold jewel

In most commercial tiered A-line dresses, I start around 1.31.6x on the first tier and go up to 1.62.2x on the lower tiers, but I always test it with the real fabric