black white dress long sleeve ZAPAKA Women and Patchwork Satin Formal with Pockets A Line V Neck Sleeves Evening Dress with Slit, Black / custom With a bodycon fit ASOS DESIGN textured long sleeve

And, the fact that all their pricing is in Danish Kroner rather Euros helps keep their clothes budget-friendly

A long black formal dress can be perfect for evening or black-tie weddings

In the back, a line of fabric-covered buttons connects the opulent bodice to the clean and chic satin A-line skirt, extending to the train's edge

This body-skimming dress from Matteau is made from a woollen crepe to keep you comfortably warm and features a subtle slit along the side to show some leg when the DJ comes out

Then we brought our favorites to Wirecutters Long Island City, New York, headquarters, where we compared notes and took mirror selfies (for posterity)