black formal floor length dress Ella Off Shoulder Maxi high slit adds movement and modern appeal Soft One Shoulder Black Evening Gown

With silky fabrics and a single button fixture, this silhouette is something so many contemporary designers like Paris Georgia and Aya Muse produce for the modern age

In 2016, the dress broke that record after selling at Julien's Auctions for $4.8 million

Step 2 Pull the laces up from the underside so both sides of the lace are roughly equal if you have an even number of eyelet pairs, but ensure you have about 2 inches more on either the right or left side of the lace if your shoes have an odd number of eyelet pairs

Chiffon works well when it feels graceful rather than too casual or beachy

Length runs long, breaking just above the floor in your chosen heel

This dress code means you can wear a full evening gown or opt for a polished cocktail dress without feeling underdressed