short dress purple Wedtrend Women Sparkly Cocktail Spaghetti Straps Tight Homecoming Dress, Purple / US4 The strapless tube dress is adorned with a ruffled layer skirt Penny Lane Purple Sequin Mini

Let the party begin in the royal-blue or emerald

Jovani has spent more than forty years designing metallic gowns with the premium metallic threading and quality construction that make a true gold, bronze, or champagne look its best, so the dress reads as intentional from every angle.

Why would you want to look like you have longer legs

Give it a good shake and youre dressing is done

As for footwear, with a higher hemline, shoes naturally become a key part of the look rather than something that tucks neatly under your dress

Its acceptable for guests, too, says Peggy Post, granddaughter-in-law of the famed etiquette expert Emily Post and author of more than a dozen books on etiquette