floral embroidered maxi dress Zapaka Women Ivory Flower Long Corset Prom with Slit Spaghetti Straps Party Dress, Ivory / US22W cinched waist with boning Flowers Maxi Dress (Women)

This era of fashion experimentation reflected broader cultural shifts the economic prosperity of the Clinton years, Generation Xs rejection of Baby Boomer values, and the rise of alternative music, hip-hop culture, and electronic dance scenes

The shoulders puff somewhat dramatically but are easily deflated under the weight of my bag or my hair

The mauve sack dress with 3/4 sleeves is thrifted, the gold filigree frame necklace is thrifted (and for sale here now) , the shoes were found on sale for $5 at Charming Charlie a few years ago

Make it double cuffed (the kind that you'll need cufflinks for) if you want to go big on the formality, and consider a bib front if you'll be wearing yours with a tuxedo for a black tie event