animal print mini dress Zara by Zara plus size and custom made Available Paris mini dress Cheetah (MESH)

A semi-formal cocktail dress exists in the gray zone between the two and can swing either way depending on how you style it

Kim Kardashian, 2014 LACMA Art + Film Gala Kim Kardashian wore a deep teal gown from the Cushnie et Ochs spring 2015 collection

Suede booties and felt hats, for example, can give your look a seasonal touch, while still staying true to the dress code

Wear it to your casual beach wedding or a less formal wedding-related event

The Skims designer told Vogue about the restrictive diet she maintained over the course of three weeks leading up to the ball to fit into these vintage pieces, inviting scrutiny for the unhealthy display of public weight loss