feather trim mini dress Adrienne White Premium stretch velvet Short Velvet Neoprene Dress with

If heels are not comfortable for you which is a completely valid position, choose an elegant flat option that still reads as formal

Sometimes you want to wear a little black dress without wearing black

xo ~Zia ASOS GREEN SLIP DRESS (WORN AS SKIRT) || CHICWISH SWEATER c/o (SOLD OUT, LOVE THIS)|| BADGLEY MISCHKA PINK SATIN HEELS (LOVE THESE)|| HOUSE OF WANT POUCH BAG || LONGCHAMP SUNGLASSES c/o MARCHON || Max Aria Photography

Buy them from the bulk spice bins if your store has them the little jars in the spice aisle are absurdly overpriced for what they are

Q: Are there any other options besides a coat

Cape gowns are ALWAYS a yes for us, so this dress is of course a winner in our book