black satin evening dress Odyssey Contrast Maxi Slip mother of the bride/groom Ladivine 7483 Black satin fitted

(A few years back, a colleague wrote a piece reckoning with the color black in mens clothing, which you can read here.) So, to wear it with some edge requires a bit of high/low pairing essentially pulling in more casual or vintage pieces to finish off the outfit

I remember how much it looked like dramatic funeral attire straight out of a Hollywood wardrobe department, and how tongues wagged about this person's outfit

Crafted from our signature jersey fabric, Kathryn is a black midi t-shirt dress in a relaxed fit with a crew neck and short sleeves

Fit & Features Glitter knit fabric with knit top lining, plenty of stretch Off-the-shoulder neckline, wrap-front design, ruched short sleeves High waist seam Ruched side seam, ruched lower back Faux wrap-front design, high slit Floor-length column silhouette Runs true to size Where to Wear: Weddings, bridesmaids, galas, and black-tie affairs

One big thing for me for 2023 was the purchase of some new gear