formal dark purple dress Chic - Satin Maxi Dress - Mermaid Maxi Dress Shoulder to knee( for knee length dress only) Princess Purple Satin A-Line Evening

Complete the outfit with a colorful floral tie for a garden party wedding, then mix and match the shirt and pants with all your other closet staples for work, weekend errands, and everything in between

Fabrics, Texture, and Construction Details Fabric choice plays a major role in how a cocktail dress looks and feels

Coming from designer Zac Posen, this dress demonstrates why his designs are always coveted for the red carpet

Choose Elegant Jewelry: Gold or silver jewelry can add a touch of sophistication to your look

Channel Your Inner Lounge Lizard If youre really dressing up, consider going in a more louche direction: In a sea of guys sweltering in too-tight suits, why not waft through them in artfully relaxed tailoring