dillards long black dress Women's Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns Plus Size Dillards Black Evening

Long sleeves keep the look covered and elegant while the shimmer does all the talking

M&S Collection Cotton Rich Knitted V-Neck Midi Column Dress M&S has really won me over with this styling

From a tweed black dress with ballet flats to tailored suiting, there are plenty of ways to show up considerately

For example, if you are an US 12 in the waist but your other measurements match up with a size US 4, you're still going to want to go with a size US10 or US 12 to fit your waist, and then have the dress tailored down

What I love most is how beige heels create an illusion of longer legs, especially if they match your skin tone closely it's a total game-changer