(When they said slouchy, they MEANT slouchy.) However, in my unexplained need to take my (AW16?) tortoiseshell handbag (similar) out with me, I knew the outfit needed a touch of brown somewhere else just to tie in the whole black, orange AND brown thing I had going on (I never make it easy for myself)
All you really need is a stylish witch hat, and you're ready
It is less rigid than white tie but still demands a high standard of attire, making it a staple for formal or semi-formal occasions
Coming back to the footwear, if you are headed to a wedding, or if you are wearing something along these lines for a bridesmaids dress, you can consider these block shoes
What a vision
SHOP LOOK 2: PAIR IT WITH AN EFFORTLESS UTILITY JACKET: My next tip for how to style a black dress is to dress it down with a casual utility bomber jacket