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how to dress for a fancy event for under $60

A Dress A Day: Black Tie Event and Trend Spin Linkup (Day 22)

floor length black gown for a black tie event

Black Chiffon Gown (under $60! also in teal!) | Colorful Statement Clutch | Black Sunglasses (only $55!) | Valentino Rockstud Heels (good dupes here!) | Black Tassel Earrings | Lipstick in ‘Bawse’

There’s nothing more intimidating than a Black Tie event. After you get past the initial excitement of how glamorous the affair will be, every girl worries about what to wear. With price tags on fancy dresses ridiculously high, let’s talk about affordable options. And let’s start with this black floor length gown. Hello perfection!

If you missed Saturday’s post on Black Tie Optional, definitely check it out if you’ve gotten an invitation with that dress code. I mentioned that that dress would also be great for Black Tie weddings but with a caveat. It’s for the non-traditional wedding. If you’re headed to a traditional event or even somewhat traditional wedding, keep reading.

If you’re headed to a conservative fundraiser or know the bride wants to have her guests literally dress in black, wear this dress. If you don’t know the host, the bride, the groom or anyone else attending but your motto is “better to be safe than sorry”, this dress is for you. You can’t go wrong with this gown. It’s classic, it’s flattering, and it’s easy to wear to a gala or fancy affair after the wedding sparklers go out. Want to know how affordable it is? It’s under $60 now that it’s on sale for 50% off. Yes. That is an amazing deal.

As always, I’m here to give you options should this dress not work for you. While the cut of it makes it my top recommendation for all body types, here are a few more!

Keeping with the theme of affordable style, I linked to some really good dupes for these rockstud heels. They are only $53 and some of the colors/sizes are as low as $34!

Okay finally I can get to the good stuff. I’m SO excited to announce something that is a really big deal for me! I’ve joined Laura from Walking in Memphis in High Heels and Erin from The Fashion Canvas as a permanent host in the weekly Trend Spin Linkup! If you’re a fellow blogger, make sure to add a link below to one of your favorite looks! If you’re not a blogger, than browse for some serious outfit inspiration!!

This linkup will happen every week so make sure to check out my post every Tuesday for a chance to share your look and get inspired! Each week has a theme. This week’s theme was affordable style which is why I’m sharing this dress that is 50% off and will save you big time for your next Black Tie event! Next week’s theme is tassels and poms so plan ahead! Or just check back for some amazingly fun summer styles!

As a reminder, you can see all of the dresses from this A Dress A Day series here! Or there’s a list below!

colorful rebecca minkoff clutch

nordstrom lulus chiffon gown for a wedding

how to dress for a fancy event for under $60

what to wear to a black tie event

black maxi dress with neck cut outs

modern romance in a pleated A-line gown

flattering maxi dress for a formal event

This week’s featured bloggers are below!

trend spin link up fashion bloggers

Be-Sparkling / Beautifully Candid


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  15. This dress is spectacular! I love the little cutout details along the neckline, and the swooshing fabric makes for quite a stunning statement!

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