The best cocktail dresses are the middlemen of the formalwear world. From fancy dinners to work celebrations to, yes, even ...

With its subtle glisten and ankle-length cut, this gown is an embodiment of understated glamour. It’s perfect for formal weddings where you want to look chic without overdoing it. The gown’s ...

According to experts, a formal wedding dress code means you can show off some ankle skin, and there's no classier way to do that than with a full midi- or tea-length skirt, a pair of gorgeous ...

While formal is close to a black-tie dress code, dress hemlines can be (slightly) higher. Ankle-baring silhouettes are acceptable for formal dress codes, but avoid anything above too far above knee.

Size range: XS-XL Materials: 30% linen, 70% rayon For those who love their summer linens, we've dubbed Richer Poorer 's maxi dress the best of its kind. It boasts a classic fit around the bodice ...

Up: Ankle-length dresses. Emmy Rossum (in Tory Burch) joined stars including Julianne Hough (in A.L.C.) and Jessica Biel (wearing Tom Ford) in a club of celebs who are picking dresses that are not ...