velvet long dress black Bell Sleeve Mermaid Maxi | Womens | X-Large (Available in XXS, XS, S, M, L) | 100% Polyester shoulder gown exudes sophistication Black Velvet Long Sleeve Formal

Dressing for a Formal Occasion There are lots of different terminology for formal occasions and you'll need to know where the event falls to know how to dress

Avoid matching your shoes to your dress exactly, as a slight contrast looks more polished

Note: Since making this we HAVE gotten to go to Hawaii...and look what Firecracker wore to the beach

According to stylist Dacy Gillespie of Mindful Closet, most brands that do a wide leg will cut their pants proportionally for smaller sizes, but then fail to adjust the width for larger sizes, so a bigger size doesnt actually have a wide leg. Not so with the Stephanies, which Gillespie says stay pretty wide, as promised, in the full size range

With clear step-by-step illustrated instructions, youll enjoy a smooth sewing process from start to finish

Have fun mixing and matching different grays in your outfit while not straying too far from your comfort zone