light pink midi dress On Top Of The World Eyelet Dress, Medium - The Mint Julep Boutique line skirt that finishes at a chic midi hem Pink Short Sleeve Round Neck

You'll also want to avoid the summery looks like light fabrics and pastel colors

Tina Turner's Revenge Dress After divorcing her abusive husband Ike Turner, the late Tina Turner embraced a new era of revenge dressing, choosing bold and daring dresses like this leather cutout style from Azzedine Alaa (pictured)

Spice up your outfit by trying some floral-patterned or lace tights

Nordstrom has a TON of great party dresses, so I picked out a bunch of my favorites and linked them in the widget below

Do I need to wear a suit to a cocktail party

A structured cotton shoulder, a smooth crepe bodice, or a fitted ponte top all read clean