black long sleeve mermaid dress Elegant Applique evening with Sleeves long sleeves Black Long Sleeves High Neck

"A chic chignon is the way to go with a halter dress because the dress has sleek lines and they'll complement each other," Paglionico says

When I receive invites like this I first look at the date and time, then I look at the dress code, because I dont want to turn up either under or overdressed

Choose a maxi dress in a polished fabric like ponte knit, crepe, or mid-weight jersey in a professional shade such as navy, charcoal, burgundy, or black

It is also an excellent base layer under a blazer for smart-casual occasions

For summer, a very simple heeled sandal would be a great shoe option, but dont get carried away with strappy sexy sandals