where to shop for black tie dresses Lady - Charlize Gown - Draped Satin Evening Dress sweeping silhouette Choose from 1 Timeless Color Berylove Women Off the Shoulder

Overall, creating the dress costed the designer the whopping amount of $1,440.33 (equivalent to around $11,111 today)

If youre worried about feeling too exposed in a backless dress, consider layering with a sheer shawl or jacket for added coverage while still showing off your stunning outfit

The eternally chic color choice allows for repeat wears, if you have a few formal weddings on your roster, as well as a no-show backdrop for those accidental spills or sweat stains

Made-to-Order Rather than buying the sample off the rack, most wedding dresses are made-to-order based on your measurements, which is why they require several months' lead time

Think: spaghetti straps, slip dresses, faux fur coats, and bucket hats

How we picked and tested On our quest to find the best little black dresses, we scoured retailer sites and fashion publications, scrolled through our socials, and crowdsourced recommendations from our most stylish friends and colleagues