square neck little black dress Cicinia Dresses Short A-Line Backless Wide Straps Mini Length or dress it down with ankle boots and a faux fur jacket for a chic Christmas Day outfit Ceronia | Black Lace Square-Neck

Dark brown suede shoes can also be a lovely option here

look for extras like shimmer or rich texture, and feel free to go bold with your silhouette, perhaps with a drop waist, a ball gown skirt, or asymmetric draping

Complete your ensemble with refined jewellery - perhaps drop earrings and a bracelet - to maintain the dress's elegant lines without overwhelming its distinctive design

Summer weddings allow for colorful gemstones and lighter materials, while winter ceremonies might call for more dramatic pieces with darker stones or vintage-inspired designs

LILY-ROSE DEPP, 2019 Lily-Rose Depp attended the 2019 Met Gala ceremony, wearing a Chanel archive chain-detail gown

Tip: Keep this feel-good outfit formula in your back pocket this winter