floral black maxi dress Women's Smocked with Slit Happily taking compliments at this timeA vibrant design of embroidered flowers adorns this mesh maxi dress that features details like a plunging V Petal and Pup Women's Wrap

It's a piece that will outlive the trends of time, with the functionality to be styled along with your evolving taste, experiences, and body through the years

Formal Black Tie Footwear Black tie dress shoes are always solid black in color, either made from shiny patent leather or polished calfskin

Classic black finish provides a versatile look for photos, dances, and formal occasions

Lara Flynn Boyle at the Golden Globes (2003) This ballerina-inspired mini skirt (featuring ribbon-adorned heels) was likely a Carrie Bradshaw tribute gone awry, and saw Twin Peaks actress Lara Flynn Boyle make pretty much every worst-dressed list of 2003

(And don't forget the faux fur and animal prints.) When you decorate for your Y2K party, keep plenty of pink on hand, and don't forget the other popular colors and textures for the decade