black long sleeve dress high neck Lace Gown with Sheer Sleeves and Neckline 39034 Stretchy cotton JSKUMAR Lantern Long Sleeve Dress

Additional reporting by Alessia Santoro and Lauren Harano A Bad Case of Stripes Adding rainbow makeup to your look is always fun, and this bookish costume makes it even better

Great color, cut, and style

The beautiful gown, styled by celebrity stylist Brad Goreski, had a sculptural neckline with waving details, which gave a show-stopping twist to a classic silhouette

This stretch satin maxi dress features a draped sweetheart neckline bringing all the charm, frill detail at the bodice, and let's not forget that thigh-high slit on the floor-length skirt

The event ends as the formal meal is concluded, although there is often a more casual after-party for friends in the evening