black hoco dress with flowers Jovani 05282 Floral Embellished Homecoming Beaded 4 Embellished Homecoming Dresses for Women

The key is balancing the dark hue with summery textures like straw, raffia, linen, and gold jewelry

Once you find one combo that flatters, it becomes your go-to formula

Dress Details: 1.Fabric:Tulle 2.Silhouette: Mermaid 3.Neckline: Sweetheart Neck 4.Embellishment: LaceAppliques 5.Waistline: Natural 6.Sleeve:Sleeveless 7.Back Styles: Zipper 8.Hem-length:Sweep Train 9.Fully Lined: Yes 10.Built-in Bra: Yes

Whether your party is as sweet as a candy bar theme, as bold as a vibrant color scheme, or as quirky as a Mad Hatter tea party, the right dress can show off each idea

"Our visual system is supposed to throw away information about the illuminant and extract information about the actual reflectance," says Jay Neitz, a neuroscientist at the University of Washington