a line dress with pleats Pleat-Front A-Line Midi Congratulate your exciting evening in this long metallic formal dress with pleats everywhere Jovani 42971 Long Formal A

Any new season provides an awesome opportunity to add stylish new pieces to your closet so Ive teamed up with JCPenney to share some cute pieces you can wear to drop off the kids, at lunch with your girlfriends and even to church on Sunday

A V-neck is a power point that never fails to flatter A pretty dress with the wrong neckline for your ample curves will never feel or look right

Made from plush stretch-velvet that closely hugs your figure, it has a corset-inspired boned bodice for shape and support

"Non-bridal evening gown designers, such as Jenny Packham, Elie Saab and Marchesa (to name a few) often create red gowns that can be styled as wedding dresses," she says

Youll want to stick to a sophisticated color palette (blacks, grays, and navy are your best friends) and keep your makeup understated and elegant while opting for classic accessories like pearls or simple gold jewelry

Were picturing this one for a gorgeous black tie garden wedding in the fall