Red Dress + Red Ballet Flats Dial down the heat a bit by swapping out red sandals for red ballet flats
A side slit and open statement back add sexy details that make this short party dress an even more alluring style
The LuciaGown is extremely soft and stretchy, with adjustable crossed straps
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Black Tie Optional, Preferred, and Invited What Each One Actually Means The variations of black tie cause more wardrobe anxiety than the original dress code itself, and for good reason
Navy and dark grey are also good options
