yellow formal maxi dress Casey | Ombre Print Asymmetric Neckline Cowl with ruched detailing and a draped bow at the back Tina Yellow Formal Maxi Dress

Remember, its better to overdress than underdress, so aim for a polished and refined look

A departure from the bubblegum-pink, larger-than-life, quinceaera-chic Giambattista Valli couture gown she floated into the Grammy Awards wearing in 2015, the abs-baring two-piece outfit felt like a bad gal take on the hackneyed formal wear we often expect from awards shows

A gathered waist that flatters

One of my pet peeves when it comes to fashion is the lack of adjustable straps

Even when you have strappy sandals that go all the way up to your knee, I think theyre the best with shorter dresses, because then your legs dont get cut off anywhere and youre still able to give illusion of long legs, no matter how long your legs are