black tailored dress Collarless Blazer - Seaming gives it a hint of tailoring Sleeveless Belted Waist Tailored Mini

For the occasion, Erivo channeled her character Elphaba in a custom, dramatic, deep-green gown by Louis Vuitton

Lace-ups are either cap-toes or balmoral styles, but never brogued nor wing-tipped

Womens Black Tie Optional Dresses Below, weve rounded up a few of our favorite womens black tie optional dresses to give you a better idea of how to dress to impressand to help you find your perfect fit

Maybe its the way those sleeves instantly elevate your look without sacrificing comfort, or perhaps its the sheer versatility: a black dress long sleeve enough to keep you cozy during those unpredictable May breezes but still sleek enough for rooftop dinners, gallery openings, or that office event you forgot was happening

Complete this look with black dress sneakers, as featured here