black mini flare dress clear wind Women's Halter Neck Skater Fit and Party S at Amazon Women's Clothing store 57 Bust Black Bustier Fit & Flare

It's still poofy

But that probably has more to do with the background than the actual color

We worked for a foreign clothing brand for over 10 years, then we decided to start our own business because the brand had to move the factory to another country

Case in point: Actor and rapper Bobby Brown wore this black pair as a casual going-out look

Sheath and column dresses provide modern sophistication with their sleek, streamlined shape

(And I feel compelled to point out, if the lack of women and their clothes is what makes black tie events drab and boring, then it seems like theres an equity problem in the business world, not a style problem.) P.S: I was under the impression that black tie-equivalent dress from other cultures was already permissible at black tie events