Show off your figure with the bodycon silhouette, and make a daring statement with the open-back design accented by a bar trim
Check out Lulu's for these non-bridesmaid-looking bridesmaid dresses, that can all be bought for less than $150
In the case of a casual dress code, ladies can wear sundresses, maxi dresses, or lightweight suits, while men can wear dress pants with a button-up shirt
For times when a full suit is just too much, a blazer worn with complementary trousers is a solid bet
"Mardi Gras Terminology", Mobile Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau, 2009, webpage: MG-terms Archived 9 December 2007 at the Wayback Machine 1 2 KbD "Le Krewe de Bienville"
They will make formal attire appear less elegant and are best reserved for casual occasions