While technically every day is black tie optional, some events simply demand a bit of fashion finesse. Find what you need for the more opulent occasions in your life with these cocktail dresses, gowns, and red carpet-ready accessories like miniaudieres and more from some of our favorite designers.
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Long Halter Dress (Red)
$374 $139
Ivanka Trump Women’s Ivanka Box Minaudiere, Poppy
$195 $60
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Deep V-Neck Dress with Mesh (Magenta)
$264 $104
Ivanka Trump Women’s Ivanka Box Minaudiere, Black
$195 $60
Eva Franco Women’s Aria Popover Jumpsuit (Deep Chateau)
$495 $109
ML Monique Lhuillier Women’s Strapless Trumpet Gown (Cappuccino)
$598 $209
Eva Franco Women’s Embroidered Popover Sheath Dress (Delicate Lily)
$473 $114
Eva Franco Women’s Grayson Lace Dress (Evening Sand)
$445 $109
Eva Franco Women’s Esther Strapless Cocktail Dress (whisper)
$495 $114
Eva Franco Women’s Strapless Colorblock Dress (Black/White)
$670 $144
Sondra Roberts Women’s Resin Stripe Box, White/ Gold
$200 $85
Eva Franco Women’s Mandy V-Neck Dress (Moonless Night)
$395 $99
Marchesa Notte Women’s Long Gown with Lace (Black)
$1,496 $504
Inge Christopher Women’s Enoshima Leather Minaudiere, Pewter
$180 $69
Marchesa Notte Women’s Long Gown with Lace (Ivory)
$1,496 $375
Eva Franco Women’s Cap Sleeve Lace Dress (Midnight Blue)
$473 $114
Eva Franco Women’s Haven Lace Fit-and-Flare Dress (Frosted Licorice)
$473 $114
Eva Franco Women’s Esther Strapless Cocktail Dress (Tempest)
$495 $114
Eva Franco Women’s Halter Jumpsuit (Turtledove)
$495 $114
Langhem Women’s Elisa Cap Sleeve Lace Gown (Black)
$350 $174
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Long Lace Gown (Fuchsia)
$352 $134
Erin Fetherston Women’s Brocade Drop-Waist Dress (Black/Navy)
$275 $74
Ivanka Trump Women’s Box Diamond Evening Bag, Pewter
$150 $59
Eva Franco Women’s Archie Midi Lace Dress (Midnight Pearl)
$495 $114
Eva Franco Women’s Embroidered Midi Dress (Dark Riviera)
$495 $119
Eva Franco Women’s Embroidered Popover Sheath Dress (Rivera Mist)
$473 $114
Eva Franco Women’s Colette Lace Dress (Dark ocean)
$495 $114
Basix Black Label Women’s Cut-Out Sheer Allusion Sequin Dress (Gold)
$650 $139
ML Monique Lhuillier Women’s Strapless Trumpet Gown (Salmon)
$598 $229
Ivanka Trump Women’s Ivanka Box Minaudiere, Petal
$150 $50
Marchesa Notte Women’s One-Shoulder Tiered Gown (Poppy)
$1,095 $108
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s One-Shoulder Cutout Gown (Coral)
$460 $46
Ivanka Trump Women’s Box Minaudiere, Coral
$150 $55
Eva Franco Women’s Embroidered Midi Dress (Powder)
$495 $114
Eva Franco Women’s Ariel Crochet Popover Dress (Deep Heritage)
$473 $114
Eva Franco Women’s Ariel Crochet Popover Dress (Eternal Gardenia)
$473 $114
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Cap Sleeve Crop Top (Black)
$174 $84
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Midi Length Skirt (Black)
$264 $109
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Crop Top (Black)
$130 $54
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Mesh Overlay Dress (Black)
$265 $59
Eva Franco Women’s Paloma Cap Sleeve Peplum Dress (Black Jacquard)
$420 $42
Nue by Shani Women’s Ottoman Knit Dress with Ruffle Collar (Black)
$310 $99
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Long Gown (Black)
$396 $144
Inge Christopher Women’s Krystle Swarovski Crystal Clutch, Black
$179 $65
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Mesh Shoulder Gown (Ivory)
$374 $144
Alexia Admor Women’s Sleeveless Sequin Dress (Multi Burst)
$395 $79
Ivanka Trump Women’s Ivanka Box Minaudiere, Lavender
$195 $60
Alexia Admor Women’s Sequin Sheath Dress (Ivory)
$285 $39
JS Boutique Women’s Halter Gown (Black/Nude)
$270 $124
Sondra Roberts Women’s Cut-Crystal Flap Clutch, Pewter Multi
$300 $129
Alexia Admor Women’s Lace Sheath Dress (Mocha Cream)
$265 $61
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Fit-and-Flare Cocktail Dress (Black)
$352 $129
Sondra Roberts Women’s Leopard Sequin Clutch, Leopard
$125 $55
Chetta B Women’s Metallic Fit-and-Flare Dress (Ivory/Gold)
$158 $69
Aidan by Aidan Mattox Women’s Strapless Dress with Embroidered Skirt (Black)
$285 $28
Marchesa Notte Women’s Long Flutter Sleeve Gown (Ivory)
$1,188 $323
Marchesa Notte Women’s V-Neck Cape Back Gown (Pink)
$1,095 $108
Inge Christopher Women’s Enoshima Leather Minaudiere, Platinum
$180 $69
Sangria Women’s Printed V-Neck Gown (Gold)
$99 $54
Nha Khanh Women’s Dali Tulle Yoke Gown (Cobalt/Nude)
$955 $114
Sangria Women’s Lace Colorblock Gown (Black/Blush)
$99 $54
Valentino Women’s Evening Bag, Fume
$2,900 $1,160
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Jumpsuit (Black)
$352 $134
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Mesh Inset Fit-and-Flare Dress (Red)
$240 $104
Sangria Women’s Cocktail Dress (Black/ivory)
$89 $44
Eva Franco Women’s Haven Lace Fit-and-Flare Dress (Scarlett Ribbon)
$473 $109
Inge Christopher Women’s Krystle Swarovski Crystal Clutch, Gold
$179 $65
Eva Franco Women’s Ariel Crochet Popover Dress (Black Limo)
$473 $114
JS Boutique Women’s Color Block One Shoulder Gown with Beaded Trim (Black/White)
$270 $114
Langhem Women’s Sarah Gown (Black/Silver)
$380 $149
Ivanka Trump Women’s Crystal Cross-Body, Black
$95 $36
Adrianna Papell Women’s Sequined Gown (Amethyst)
$300 $139
Basix Black Label Women’s Bead & Sequin Asymmetric Gown (Pink)
$750 $179
Adrianna Papell Women’s Beaded Blouson Gown (Midnight Blue)
$320 $144
Erin Fetherston Women’s Strapless Flounce Dress (Ivory/Sage)
$275 $59
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Multi-Lace Cocktail Dress (Ivory)
$310 $31
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Strapless Lace Dress (Vintage Vanilla)
$550 $59
Terani Couture Women’s Crystal Bodice Evening Gown (Dark Taupe)
$715 $324
Basix Black Label Women’s Sequin Deco Gown (Pink/Charcoal)
$790 $174
Terani Couture Women’s Embellished Illusion Back Gown (Champagne)
$678 $309
ML Monique Lhuillier Women’s Strapless Shirred Tulle Gown (Caribbean)
$598 $204
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Strapless Bustier Dress (Teal Green)
$420 $42
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Draped Front Gown with Mesh Cutouts (Lilac)
$400 $119
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Draped Waist Gown with Mesh Insets (Champagne)
$400 $124
Sara Emanuel Women’s Sleeveless Printed Sheath Dress (Coral Reef)
$554 $144
Marchesa Notte Women’s Embroidered Gown (Gold)
$1,390 $314
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Lace Fit-and-Flare Dress (Nude)
$308 $104
Sondra Roberts Women’s Crystal Square Clutch, Brown
$220 $95
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Sleeveless Striped Shift Dress (Black/Silver)
$298 $89
JS Boutique Women’s Ruched Gown with Beading (Black)
$315 $109
Sondra Roberts Women’s Pave Crystal/Mesh Box, Gold
$165 $75
ML Monique Lhuillier Women’s Strapless Chiffon & Lace Evening Gown (Black)
$598 $194
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Cropped Sleeve Lace Dress (Cobalt)
$264 $109
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Guipure Lace Shift (Royal)
$330 $69
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Dotted Fit-and-Flare Dress (Black)
$254 $69
Lotus Threads Women’s Beaded Back Lace Dress (Black)
$350 $74
JS Boutique Women’s Cocktail Dress with Rosette Detail (Black)
$250 $114
London Times Women’s Lace Fit and Flare Dress (Black Nude)
$99 $49
JS Boutique Women’s Floral Print Gown (Peach/Multi)
$368 $144
Valentino Women’s Evening Bag, Sorbet
$2,900 $1,160
Langhem Women’s Alison Evening Dress (Cobalt)
$290 $164
ML Monique Lhuillier Women’s Long Ombre Gown (Navy/White)
$548 $194
ML Monique Lhuillier Women’s Strapless Gown (Cobalt)
$998 $339
Sangria Women’s Lace Gown (Grey/Stone)
$99 $59
JS Collections Women’s Lace Paneled Gown with Pleated Skirt (Black)
$350 $124
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Jacquard Dress with Flounce (Rose)
$310 $64
Sondra Roberts Women’s Scallop Beaded Crystal Oval, Black/Bronze/Gold
$275 $129
Sangria Women’s Colorblock Cocktail Dress (Black/Ecru)
$89 $49
Nha Khanh Women’s Alice Cascade Wrap Gown (Black/ivory)
$895 $244
Nha Khanh Women’s Joy Layered Dress (Ivory/Black)
$695 $194
Basix Black Label Women’s Sleeveless Beaded Jersey Dress (Black)
$490 $134
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Popover Dress (Grey)
$265 $24
ML Monique Lhuillier Women’s Lace Open Back Cocktail Dress (Black)
$450 $149
Langhem Women’s Phillipa Gown (Black/Grey)
$300 $144
Marchesa Notte Women’s Open Back Gown with Embellished Neckline (Navy)
$1,188 $404
Mikael Aghal Women’s Lace Point Collar Gown (Royal)
$649 $184
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Colorblock Strapless Gown (Black)
$405 $134
Sondra Roberts Women’s Crystal Square Clutch, Red
$220 $95
Sara Emanuel Women’s Lace Fit & Flare Dress (Black Nude)
$693 $219
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Nue by Shani Women’s Sleeveless Lace Dress with Flounce (Black)
$310 $94