Blondi, I just bought a top from White House Black Market. Every year we go to a black tie affair at the zoo. We go with a bunch of friends and refer to it as "the prom." I found a really neat sleeveless top with beading that I thought would look great with a pair of black fitted dress pants. That's about as black tie dressy as I get. I love that store.

My daughter bought a tasteful strapless black and white dress there that looks precious on her.