black maxi dress for beach Coolibar Women's Dress, One Size, UPF50+ Sun Protection cup size 32B Georgia Maxi at Free People

My aversion to specific early 2000s fashion trends comes from firsthand experience, since I went through my most awkward tween and teenage years in the thick of it, when we were all trying to replicate the lace-up pants, low-rise minis, rhinestone-accented tees and bedazzled bags worn by the eras trendsetting icons like Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie, Britney Spears and Mischa Barton

In almost any situation, it's totally acceptable to wear a black dress to a bachelorette party

Flat sandals, ballet flats, or clean white sneakers lend a practical and contemporary balance, especially for daytime errands or travel days

What if I would like to do some alterations on the dress, like adding the straps or changing the back style