floral cocktail dress Short Ruffle Sequin Primavera Couture 4454 puff sleeves Sequin Floral Print A-line Short

Avoid fancy or patterned socks

Highly tailored column dresses, sophisticated sheath silhouettes, or even an elevated evening jumpsuit are ideal choices

Pockets throughout the box-pleated skirt create luxe texture and volume throughout, while fabric-covered buttons cascade down the length of the train for a traditional finish

I, of course, paired it with my favorite Jenni Kayne cardigan for when it cools down in the evening, these neutral suede kitten heels from Toteme, some chunky gold jewelry and a white Celine bag

But if you cant, you can always bring the destination to your party with unique, destination-specific decor