mini party dress Velvi Off-the-Shoulder Sophie Hot Pink / XSmall plunging neckline and strappy back KissProm Sparkly Silver Square Neck

A black-tie gala calls for a showstopping gown that evokes luxury

The dress drew on the functionality of menswear and of clothes worn by those working in the service industry, such as maids and shop workers

Under $20: Sometimes, less is more and this smocked A-line sundress understood the assignment

Afterward, preserving your dress is a great option, but if you choose not to, make sure to store it in a breathable garment bag in a cool, dry place

KANSAS: $1,420* There wasn't enough data solely for Kansas, but the average of all the northern Midwestern states was $1,420

I think as a child I had this ideation towards whiteness and any kind of assimilatory behavior, and what I was doing behind these pseudonyms and my work was trying to break away from myself