lavender short dress Tulle and Lace This short cocktail dress features a fitted bodice with intricate lace applique and thin spaghetti straps for a delicate look Short Beaded Open-Back Purple Party

Pair it with charcoal or navy suiting for important business meetings and formal occasions, wear it with a tuxedo for black-tie events, style it under a blazer with tailored trousers for client dinners, or dress it with dress pants for elevated office wear

The tie detail on the shoulders and the subtle V-shaped back add to the dresss charm

Try pairing a velvet blazer with a lace blouse for a look thats both sophisticated and unexpected.

Oh, and wait until you see the back

The most classic choices are black, metallics and skin tones, but you can easily play up your look with an animal print or another dark shade like burgundy or deep purple