violetta sequin lace-up mermaid dress Violet Formal Glitter Back zipper and hook Windsor Sylvia Lace-Up Mermaid Tulle

Off-the-Shoulder Dresses Off-the-shoulder dresses are a romantic and elegant option that has become increasingly popular for bridesmaid dresses

A cotton blouse works too, just make sure its wrinkle-free and properly pressed before you leave the house

And it seems like the beauty brands have had sapphires up their sleeves, because some of our favorites (ahem, Charlotte Tilburys just-released Denim Dimension Eye Shadow Palette and Victoria Beckham Beautys Navy Noir ) are brand-new, ultra-chic, and totally blue

Chock that up to "Fussiness" #1

Semi-formal dresses offer more variety in length and design, making them ideal for homecoming, weddings, and cocktail parties