navy blue mini dress Veronica Beard Treena Linen | Loosely Fitted Marbelle Navy Satin Mini Dress

Accessories for black tie events should enhance the gown rather than distract from it, with a focus on precision, fine craftsmanship, and cohesive metallic or tonal themes

A Hemnes dresser painted midnight blue with vintage-inspired handles became a changing table

Reverse Sear Ribeye Steak: Smoked low and slow, then seared hot for a crusty finish, this ribeye is delicious with this creamy sauce

light blue in corduroy Long, sleek trousers with a subtle flare: Szane Matheo Trousers Top pick With sweeping, gently flared legs, these flat-front trousers are especially elongating (though not petite-friendly, given their 33-inch inseam)

NOTE1: Free Hemmings are available