patterned evening dress blue and white ZAPAKASA Women White Blue Flower Ruche Prom Dress Spaghetti Straps Corset Dress with Slit this gown ensures you’ll feel stunning from every angle Kiyonna Women's Embroidered Elegance Evening

Think of it as your red-carpet moment as a newly married man

Gold metallic dress look sophisticated in ballrooms and majestic outdoors

Mary Pflum tells her mother's story and her own through the white dresses that mark the major milestones in their lives

Swap the dress shirt for a smart T-shirt or fine-knit rollneck, choose amber or chestnut loafers, and skip the tie

Purple evening dresses are a great alternative to black or navy, and can be an unexpected twist on standard formal attire at many functions including galas and charity events

Even tailored trousers can fit the bill, depending on how you style them (more on that below)