aerie cut out maxi dress Vestido Con Abertura Aria - Blanco Thin spaghetti straps Aerie Couture 218 Women's Formal

As the party season approaches, you can be sure to expect something in the mail, so its time to fall in love with the black-tie dress code again

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Because truth be told, a lot of the store bought dressings are what my 5 year old would call, yucky

A corset formal dress in scarlet or ruby is worth considering, specifically here the built-in structure shapes without adding bulk, and the color makes the whole thing look intentional rather than accidental

The long sleeves and midi length elevate this cocktail dress to a whole new level of sophistication and class