long black floral dress Floral-Beaded Formal with Strappy Back Turquoise / 0 sleeve dress in a twirly wrap Shop Elegant Romance Unveiled |

You can dress up for the occasion (and your man will look amazing in a suit so thats something to look forward to)

Jess has worked in the media industry for almost 20 years and at Cosmopolitan for over 10 years, joining the brand as Fashion Editor and later going on to lead the digital team as Site Editor

As a modeling sample, this mourning dresswas worn for photography

Exude elegance in the chocolate satin cowl neck drape maxi dress

no T-shirts) NOTE leggings are not appropriate attire Long black dresses (no denim or slits) 3/4 sleeve or long sleeve preferred Boys: Black dress slacks (no denim)

Layer with a leather jacket when temperatures drop, or let the dress take centre stage on its own