strapless black prom dress Luuvis Sparkly A Line Corset with Ruffles strapless formal dresses with sequins Timeless Black Formal Ball Gown

Above all, velvet adds a richness and unrivaled sense of sophistication

So with that in mind my 9 year old and I spent the afternoon creating as many different costumes as we could using only those two items and things that we already had laying around the house

Outfit solution: modern cocktail polish for a city ceremony For a semi-formal wedding in a downtown venuethink gallery-like spaces or a chic restaurant receptionchoose a black cocktail-length dress in crepe with a clean neckline and a tailored shape (A-line or sheath)

Mandy Moore Before her A Walk to Remember Days , Mandy Moore was an established singer (remember "Candy"?) and definitely a '90s gal