Okay, so I’ve been wanting to put together this black and white tea-length dress outfit for a while now. It’s a look that I think is super classy and timeless, but I wanted to make sure I got it just right.

First things first, I started hunting for the dress. I knew I wanted something that hit about mid-calf, and obviously, it had to be black and white. I spent a good amount of time browsing through different stores. I checked out what they had, not really sure what I’d find. I remember I saw a bunch of formal dresses and evening gowns, but none of them really fit the bill.

Then, I remembered seeing some cute dresses at another store. I popped in there and started looking. They had a decent selection, but nothing was jumping out at me. I almost gave up, but then I saw it – the perfect black and white tea-length dress! It had this nice, simple design, and the material felt pretty good, too. I tried it on, and it was a match!

Next up, I needed to figure out the shoes. I debated going with some black heels, but then I thought that might be a bit too predictable. I ended up finding these adorable white flats with a little black bow detail. They were just what I was looking for – cute, comfortable, and they matched the dress perfectly.

• Dress: Found the perfect black and white tea-length dress after searching.
• Shoes: Opted for white flats with a black bow instead of predictable black heels.
• Accessories: Decided on a simple black clutch and a delicate silver necklace.
• Hair: Went with a low, loose bun, it felt sophisticated without being too uptight.
• Makeup: Kept it light – a little foundation, some mascara, and a touch of blush.

For accessories, I kept it pretty minimal. I grabbed a small black clutch that I had lying around. For jewelry, I put on a simple silver necklace that I thought complemented the dress well.

Then came the hair and makeup. I decided to put my hair up in a loose bun, I thought it looked elegant but still relaxed. For makeup, I just did my usual thing – a little foundation, some mascara, and a touch of blush. Nothing too crazy.

Finally, I put the whole outfit together. I slipped on the dress, added the shoes and accessories, and took a look in the mirror. I gotta say, I was pretty happy with how it turned out! It was exactly the look I was going for – classy, a little bit vintage, and just really put-together.

I wore this outfit to a little get-together with some friends, and I got a bunch of compliments. Everyone seemed to love the dress, and a few people even asked where I got it. Overall, I’d say this little fashion project was a success! It took a bit of effort to find all the right pieces, but it was definitely worth it in the end. I felt great wearing it, and it was just a fun little style experiment.