formal black halter dress ASOS DESIGN maxi with mesh panel in May be worn with an adhesive bra BLACK HALTER NECK CHIFFON GOWN

The low cut neckline and removeable straps mean this is perfect for under any occasion wear

For a bag, you can either go with a black bag like I did here, or wear a woven clutch to add texture

This dress was also part of my sustainable fashion collection with wearwell as was another V&A print dress (a maxi), which I wore in this shirt dress outfit as a jacket

With scattered sequins, this short black party dress shimmers from the v-neckline to the hem for a fabulous look at homecoming, wedding receptions, and other semi-formal events

The v-neck of this little black dress elongates your neck without revealing your cleavage

Women dont have to wear a long dress (etiquette specialists Debrett's say knee-length cocktail frocks are fine) but you should definitely go more fancy than what youd wear on a regular night out