Women often need to invest on at least a piece or two of nice evening wear. You will never know when the next office party, date with your special someone or evening function will be. The key here is to invest on classic pieces (like, say, the classic LBD – little black dress) and use accessories and outer cloth pieces to have different looks.

Here are some classic pieces in Roman Originals that will look great with few accessories. Remember, sometimes less is more!

Evening dresses can be short like these:

While they can also be long ones. Usually, attire will be labelled as “formal” or “long gown” for these:

Remember that evening wear need not be dresses all the time, you can have and should mix and match tops and skirts!

Here are some pieces that will help you get more looks:

*  Cashmere Shawl
* Evening Gloves
* Evening Handbags
* Hair Accessories
* Handbags
* Hosiery
* Silk Scarf
* Women’s Closed-toed Shoes
* Women’s Dress Shoes
* Bracelets
* Earrings
* Necklaces

One tip on using earrings, evaluate your outfit – should it be elegant or fun? Then decide whether to use studs or drop earrings. While closed toe shoes are the norm for evening wear, sexy sandals and heels are now accepted. Go with gloves to the opera, a debutante ball or the Ascot races.

Carry a beaded bag or purse large enough to hold business cards, keys, cash and lipstick.