tiered blue dress Petal and Pup Women's Raphael Maxi 56 Bust Tilly Tiered Maxi Dress -

Size Range: XXSXXL 12

Not just for homecoming, this La Femme short black sequin dress is a radiant style for sweet-16 parties, school dances, and other semi-formal to formal events

Though pieces are flying off the store's virtual and IRL shelves, there are still tons of covetable pieces available that won't break our 2022 budget

The look: Dark suit or blazer with dress pants Dress shirt (tie optional, depending on the event) Dress shoes oxfords, derbies, or polished loafers Room for a little more color, texture, or pattern than the dress codes above Our pick: The Blue Suit For a deeper breakdown including what to wear to summer cocktail events, what counts as a cocktail mistake, and how it compares to semi-formal see our full guide to cocktail attire for men