sequin mini dress v neck Amelia Couture Cocktail Hoco BZ028S a low v VONCOS Women Sequin Fringe Mini

Layering is key, so include long-sleeve shirts, sweaters and thermal leggings if needed

With allover sequins from the asymmetrical neckline to the hem of the floor-length skirt, this black evening gown is ready for the spotlight at prom, pageants, or white-tie formal events

And pair them with well-fitted, tailored clothing to maintain a balanced and polished look

Meanwhile, as someone who's firmly in the white/gold camp, I take satisfaction from this study: I might see the dress as the "wrong" colours, but at least this isn't due to simple-mindedness, but rather it's because my brain's working overtime, doing clever tricks in the background