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This evolved into the semi-formal evening wear black tie from the 1880s and the informal wear suit accepted by polite society from the 1920s

Below, take a look at the shoes to wear with black dresses, including some of the best shoppable shoe options and some cute dresses, too

Deeper shades like navy or steel blue provide sophisticated contrast, perfect for winter weddings or a moody industrial-chic vibe

Sona Dress Original Retail $595 Dress The Population Sachi Mini Dress Original Retail $368 Rabanne Ivory Tank Lace Dress Original Retail $990 ROMY Jade Dress Original Retail $310 Rosetta Getty x RTR One Shoulder Twist Mini Dress Comparable Value $335 GANNI Bow Detail Baby Doll Dress Comparable Value $295 BONDI BORN Kobe Exposed Back Mini Dress Original Retail $350 KIVARI Ciao Strapless Maxi Dress Original Retail $299 Black Halo Carolina Dress Original Retail $375 Self-Portrait Cream Polka Dot Satin Mini Dress Original Retail $555 Jewel x Badgley Mischka Boat Neck Fit & Flare Mini Dress Original Retail $258 Sabina Musayev Georgia Dress Original Retail $365 DELFI Collective Alva Dress Original Retail $368 SACHIN BABI Kelsey Dress Original Retail $525 One33 Social Jacquard One Shoulder Dress Original Retail $395 Rixo Libby Dress Original Retail $420 Hutch Daniella Bow Back Mini Dress Original Retail $275 PatBO Aura Lace Flutter Midi Dress Original Retail $825 Amanda Uprichard Christine Dress Original Retail $260 Hutch White Sequin Mini Dress Original Retail $275 Shona Joy Asteri Gown Original Retail $540 DELFI Collective Teresa Dress Original Retail $449 Rebecca Vallance Irena Mini Dress Original Retail $570 Rebecca Vallance Ariella Mini Dress Original Retail $730 Aidan AIDAN MATTOX Lace Midi Dress Original Retail $290 kate spade new york Puff Sleeve Dress Original Retail $368 Madewell Pin Tucked Eyelet Mini Dress Original Retail $158 Jewel x Badgley Mischka V-Neck Halter Dress Original Retail $268 NIC + ZOE Textured Button Dress Original Retail $128 Amanda Uprichard Pegasus Dress Original Retail $238 Sandro Lace Trim Mini Dress Original Retail $441 A.L.C