long dress pastel Petal and Pup Women's Pauline Sleeve Maxi up back ensures a secure Open-Back Long Formal Dress with

Practical side pockets add functionality, while the subtle side slit hem provides ease of movement

Sam Edelman also makes a great, simple but comfy pointed pump called the Hazel

Its even dressier than a black tie event, and men should wear a black tailcoat jacket with a waistcoat, white dress shirt, matching black trousers, white vest and bowtie, white gloves, and black leather shoes

Metallics in moderation work well

After all, that can look pretty awkward when you are wearing all funky and vibrant for the dress and end up wearing a cute pair of dusty pink ballet flats

And the cutout at the bodice that laces up the front and ties around the neck, halter-style