women's black formal dresses m.media images/I/61s+PYdioKL._AC_UY1000 and sweetheart party dresses with open backs and ruching. Formal Dresses Next Ladies Black

This particular looks was big among trendsetters of the early aughts, and even made its way to awards shows and film premieres, like when Mischa Barton wore a stretchy tunic dress over denim flares, or when Anne Hathaway took it a step further, and sported pink knee-length dress over her oh-so-trendy light wash flared jeans

In junior sizes, this long formal dress has a fitted bodice that wraps around to the back, while the long a-line skirt has side pockets to keep your valuables safe

I've lightened up a black cocktail dress for a summer wedding with coloured shoes, statement jewellery or red lipstick," says super stylist Rachael Wang , echoing my thoughts entirely

The fabric used is light