a line cut dress Twist-Front Long A-Line Cut-Out Prom CL7497 Navy / 2 neck Glitter Ruffle Homecoming Dress with Bow Straps Glitter Shown in Burgundy A Line Cut Dress

Velvet: Luxe and cozy

Once I saw this image, the original dress photo above changed to blue and black and I can no longer see the dress as white and gold

After getting down to business, I rounded up my favorite unique black-tie dresses and decided to rank them all in order of, well, "uniqueness." From simple with a small twist to a major statement dress, I found a style that fits the bill

Pick a cut that highlights your favourite features, such as bodycon for curves, A-line for balance, corset tops for definition, and flowy designs for comfort

While black is the common default to funeral dressing, there are many cultures around the world where colourful attire is embraced as a way to celebrate life rather than solely mourn the loss