If you’ve been invited to a benefit function or charity event, wearing a short dress is certainly appropriate.  But with all the wonderful long dresses out there right now, it’d be a shame not to sport one.  Here we show a beautiful strapless chiffon dress which will certainly make you the belle of the ball.  The color is super flattering on a wide-range of skintones and hair colors.

For jewelry, my rule is to wear only 2 pieces when your dress is the ‘look-at-me’ variety.  For strapless, wear some 3″ long orb earrings by Lee Angel.  Not only are they stunning, they’re made of turquoise which is known for its spiritual properties which draw out the negativity (now there’s no excuse for not having fun.)  Wear this cute swirl cuff from Banana Republic and carry a complementary colored clutch like this glazed leather one by Liz Claiborne.

As for shoes, I am drooling over these Alexander McQueen “dust” peeptoes – uber sexy.  Alas, if you’re looking for something less out of the price stratosphere, then these Kate Spade gold crinkle snake print heels or budget-friendly Calvin Klein Kaden’s (not shown) are great options.