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A structured mini or knee-length dress can work at cocktail events, particularly in early-evening settings or modern venues

(Plus, long hair can get staticky on satin or mesh fabric, in my experience!) For all of these plus size black formal dress outfits, Id probably wear a chunky or block black heel

For one, theres the wide fabric headband, as seen on Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) and Dionne Davenport (Stacey Dash) in Clueless and on Selena Gomez more recently

Adding a belt helps create a focal point and gives the dress some shape

From classy satin, elegant lace, sexy open back, slinky mermaid, sparkly sequins, and soft chiffon to princess ball gowns, you will never be short on options and styles