black satin long sleeve dress Quinton Tie Mini - US 2 100% polyester. JETT IN BLACK | BLACK

The backless cocktail dress features a short black lining with silver beaded overlay from the high neckline to the hem of the short skirt for a fabulous look at homecoming, fancy dinner parties, and lots of other semi-formal events

Plus, having a string around my neck makes me feel rather anxious than stylish

Elegant jumpsuits: If gowns arent your jam, a dressy jumpsuit is the perfect twist on classic black tie wedding attire

Mona Flying Leather Perforated Brogue Mona Flying shop: Amazon Heels Yvonne @funkyforty above (read her style interview here) chooses a timeless pair of black pumps to go with her check dress

Cambridge: Tandem Verlag GmbH