black mesh dress Léana Panel Ruched Maxi washed for consistency Lylah Asymmetric Neckline Mesh Maxi

For example, Black Tie usually isnt required for an evening dinner nowadays, but you can indulge if you want to

SAINT LAURENT 2022 black cut out gathered off shoulder open back midi dress FR38 S

She and Law sourced another dress by the designer for her Wicked: One Wonderful Night performance earlier this month

Alaa Alaa Leather Slip-On Ballet Flats Sorry derby shoes, but from the butter soft leather to the subtle branding, these slip-on flats have "elegant" written all over them

Lands End Cotton Modal Surplice Maxi Dress Kim @kimair above (read her style interview here) shows how you could wear your summer dress with silver shoes

I suggest starting with just a bit of each and adding more only if needed