h&m off the shoulder dress Smocked Off-the-shoulder fine knit with long sleeves and a wide foldover at the top. Ladies - Light Blue Melange

Nineties fashion was hard to pin down

The long, fitted sleeves add coverage and sophistication, while a dramatic high side slit elongates the legs and enhances movement

As yall know, I do a lot of work in my free time in the non-profit world, and because of that I usually have about 3-4 black tie galas a year to attend

A version of this article was originally published on Jan 30, 2023

Ultimately, we suggest wearing something that speaks to your everyday style but also complements the venue where the party is taking placeand no, you're not limited to just wearing white

And let's face it - it's not like people were comparing underwear construction methods on a regular basis