h and m black and white dress Rib Knit Mini Dress Wrenley Long Sleeve Knit Mini Dress Black/White MESHKI US Lined at the top. H M White Dress Black

If you're the type of person who lives in jeans and sunglasses (we don't blame you - comfort is ultimately king), being asked to stare down the barrel of a super formal occasion is unnerving

How can I style a black dress for a formal event

In the summertime, I throw one on and run out the door with barely a thought because they're the most practical item one can wear while summer temps blaze

Finished with a hidden back zipper closure and a mini hem, this turquoise blue sparkly mini dress is perfect for sorority rush, graduation, parties, or homecoming

After the elbow, the sleeves are split

A wide-calf sizing option is available for those who want extra room in the leg