african Women wear formal dress designs when going to a wedding, anniversary, church, cocktail, funeral and prom. Official events labeled white tie are meant to depict status and class hence long figure hugging dresses in dark or neutral colors will suit the occasion. For black tie wear a long cocktail gown or a little black dress.dress designs which are usually fitting at the bosom, free flowing at the bottom and reach floor length are for attending a barbecue or a summer wedding. Petite women can still look