velvet maxi dress Baltic Born Womens Veronica | Green This elegant dress features a rich mulberry hue and sheer burnout detailing Issa Blue Lace Velvet Maxi

While such frocks would oft be finished off with a sexy barely-there heel, Emily did the unexpected and paired it with tall leather bootsbringing the look down to earth for an Im-not-trying-too-hard vibe

BCBG Max Azria Deep V-Neck Evening Gown Wear a pair of sexy heels with this BCBG Max Azria Deep V-Neck Evening Gown ($142)

Perfectly tight and loose in all the right places, this halter-neck dress is made with a stretchy, figure-hugging fabric that works wonders for your silhouette

The adjustable spaghetti straps allow for a customizable fit, while the soft blue background makes the cheerful yellow lemons pop like sunshine