long dress orange Sleeve Sparkly Maxi stock long orange formal dresses for prom and long evening gowns with sequins. Burnt Orange Satin A-line Long

That evening, as I headed to a restaurant in downtown Chicago with friends, I felt a little self-conscious but still pleased with my outfit choice

What you should know: Madison finds this dress a little too short for her height, and she also notes it might be revealing on those with larger chests

While the red is definitely festive (and unfortunately unavailable), this dress also comes in a chambray blue and navy, which would be perfect for early fall

Thin shoulder straps provide support before crossing over the open back of this fabulous short purple beaded cocktail dress, while the hip-skimming short skirt ends at a mini hemline

Evening occasions allow for more dramatic shoe choices

Stretch: None to Minimal