blue midi cocktail dress Ever-Pretty Elegant Pleated Chiffon Semi Semi Formal with Ruffled Sleeves Occasion Dress This silky lil number is the perfect look for your next event Satin A Line Midi Dress

Boots that go up to your ankle match well with longer shirts or coats

While both the A-line and the ballgown feature a fitted bodice, their skirt shapes are where they diverge

Some parties are fancier than others and ask guests to dress to the nines

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On closer inspection, however, this dress turned out to be a lot more than just pretty - it was also unconventional