long black v neck dress Marine Layer Lexi Rib V-Neck Maxi in Extra Large / Black With pockets for convenience Black Long Sleeve V Neck

Fully lined in breathable fabric, this piece embodies comfort and style without sacrificing glamour

In the world of luxury textiles, nothing embodies sophistication and class quite like old money fabric prints

Credit: John Shearer/Getty Red Hot A plunging neckline and thigh-high slit added some edge to the sequin Armani Prive gown she wore to the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Simple jewelry and makeup keep the focus on the couple

The strappy sandals make it more feminine and sexy while the woven bag adds some texture (the secret to creating interesting warm weather outfits!) These exact sandals are from Target last year

A sheath skims the body in a clean vertical line from shoulder to hem, which creates unbroken visual length and makes a petite frame look taller