black long sleeve fitted dress Lady Tie - Liesel Gown - Lace & Overskirt The ASOS DESIGN square neck long sleeve slinky maxi dress in black offers a chic and versatile addition to your winter wardrobe Velvi - Lucia Sheer Sleeve

Here are my favorites in different boot styles- these ankle boots are so chic and comfortable (take your true size or 1/2 up if you plan to wear thick socks), these suede mid-height boots (take 15% off with TARAFHM15), and these block heel knee high boots

The halter neckline frames the shoulders beautifully, leading to a corset-inspired bodice that cinches and shapes with precision

It's important to balance chic and elegant in a cocktail dress code

I didn't want to wear booties, so I just went for my chunky sandals, which, by the way, are getting lots of use due to the many rainy days that we have been getting lately