cocktail sparkle dress City Lights Black Sequin Dress, Small - The Mint Julep Boutique The perfect dress for your next date night or drinks with the girls Backless Sparkly Short Prom Dress

On the other hand, if youre going to a smart casual beach party , wearing a dressy pair of shorts with a tucked-in shirt will be perfectly acceptable

After seeing the following outfits from It girls like Anna Wintour, Iman, and Sarah Jessica Parker, you'll realize that so many of the It trends they were wearing to parties are eerily similar to today's (think bold-shouldered frocks and a healthy dose of sequins)

Since new arrivals drop weekly, it's easy to shop ahead of time

And speaking of canvas, black canvas can be great with brown chinos too

For example, this midi dress for a bridal shower guest retails at $188, but you can rent it for just $33

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