long black gala dress Mirabella Long Sleeve Fitted Evening Dress

Garment Measurements: Jarbo Chest Length S (US 4-6) 42" 50" M (US 6-8) 44" 51" L (US 10-12) 47" 51 1/2" XL (US 14-16) 53" 53"

Lakeside summer vows find their statuesque companion in this bridesmaid dress from KissProm that balances sophisticated short sleeves with a romantic V-neckline

18 Months,Chest: 20.5 Inches, Length: 21 Inches

Doubling up as a shawl for added versatility, this piece evokes a sense of timeless femininityperfect for intimate evenings, elegant soires, or any moment that calls for understated glamour

With the surge of African-American figures populating the mainstream this year, blacks now have plenty of other costume options than the generic witch, writes Beti Gathegi for The Grio.