Try something lighter, in a luxe, semi-sheer fabric (it is summer, after all) and a sleeker silhouette, la these purple picks from Bec + Bridge and Colleen Allen
I wore a monochrome white base (with a fun textured top to keep it interesting) and layered a light grey sweater cardigan over it (for the aggressive office A/C)
The Derby shoe is the more relaxed, laid-back cousin of that business wear mainstay, the Oxford
The standout feature is the intricate white lace design at the neckline, adding a touch of classic sophistication to your winter wardrobe
My main stipulations for a dress for the occasion were: Dressy, but not black tie-fancy Trendy and a little sexy, but not overly attention-getting Dark colors, no flower printsseeing as how the wedding was in mid-September, I didnt want anything too summery Something I could comfortably dance in Under $100 total (rental, shipping, tax, etc) As I browsed through tons and tons of dresses I kept finding myself being drawn to ones in varying shades of blue
So I hope these looks inspire you to create some more outfits out of some your black dresses