powder blue prom dress Sky Pearl Lace Sweetheart Aline this gown exudes feminine elegance and a dreamy Sheer-Back Long Jersey Prom Dress

Words Vivian Vassos Photography Lise Varrette Something old, something new, something borrowed and yes, hints of blue

Lynn Mikolajczak For women looking for business formal ensembles, Lynn Mikolajczak has you covered

Use texture Velvet, satin, chiffon, pleating, ruching, lace trim, or a sculptural neckline makes black feel considered instead of plain

Pinafore Dress + Cowboy Boots Style Notes: A pinafore dress is a summer staple, but with a heavy layer thrown into the mix, you can get your wear out of it during wintertime too

Set It Off (1996) This thriller/heist caper, written by Takashi Bufford and the movies lead, Jada Pinkett-Smith, follows four Black women as they take on a system designed to see them fail, and when it comes to the fashion (masterminded by costume designer Sylvia Vega-Vasquez) theres some seriously ingenious style moves at play