plus size black formal dress with sleeves Beaded Lace Long Prom poised coverage 24 Plus Size Long Wedding

Whether it's your first time attending a formal event or you're a seasoned pro, it's equally tricky landing on a gown that is equal parts dressy and trendy, but after all of the recent award show red carpets (the Met Gala, the Oscars, the BAFTAs to name a few), we've been taking notes from some of our favourite celebs on how to make occasionwear cool again

Shoes should complement the outfit category rather than compete with it

Sew around the armholes, leaving a 2-inch opening on both arms to turn the dress

The brain's dress code: How The Dress allows to decode the neuronal pathway of an optical illusion Cortex, 73, 271-275 DOI: 10.1016/j.cortex.2015.08.017

Sleeve Style: Regular