formal dresses black tie Long Party Dress Make a grand entrance in this black tie dress with feathers Black Tie Dresses | Black,

Pair it with flat woven sandals and a matching clutch or mini tote

Just make certain that during your dress fittings, the bustles sewn onto your dress take the fabric high enough off the floor to prevent damage or soiling as you walk about

Plain black and navy or plain white in the summer are some good choices

SPANX strapless bodysuits feature stay-put technology and free-cut hems that prevent rolling while providing all-day security without digging into your skin

Butter Salted or unsalted butter for richness

What to expect The good stuff is usually front and center We stopped by Bridal and Formal to check out a recent trunk show, and the first thing we noticed were Maggie Sotteros trunk show gowns prettily displayed in the front alcove, right across from Badgley Mischkas gorgeous new collection (also from a recent trunk show)