forever 21 little black dress Velvet Dress, Only worn or relaxed outings Forever 21 Bodycon Mini Tank

In 1993, she showed up with Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum (a very 90s boyfriend, BTW) in a purple velvet slip dress that had a harder, darker edge than many of the others on our list

Color: Light Blue

Embellishment: Slit

Ultimately, mastering what shoes to wear with a cocktail dress comes down to balancing your distinct personal style with timeless, unyielding elegance

Julia Marzovilla is the former Fashion E-Commerce Editor at Marie Claire, where she reviewed the latest launches from fashion and beauty brands, finds the best on-sale items around the internet, and interviews experts to find the best products in any category to share with her readers