classy formal black dress Elegant Long Sleeve Party Gown – jkprom this black cocktail dress is a must Little Black Chic Short Aline

Fabric & Care: Shell: 81% Viscose, 19% Linen

The backless construction and cowl neckline make it a natural fit for cocktail bars, rooftop events, and those dinners that turn into something more

The dress set a record in 2006 when it was auctioned for 410,000, six times its original estimate

Complete the look with a navy suit or field leather jacket

As you see on this model, the dress looks pretty old-fashioned but with the right hairstyle, makeup, accessories and the right pattern, of course

The fabric is super soft and hugs the body in a way that doesnt cut off your circulation, she says, but it didnt manage to change my perspective on bodycon dresses. (Whether the forthcoming bandage dress comeback will change her mind is still TBD.) Still, Sol Santiago says that, with the right styling, she can see the dress making an appearance now and again in the future