A Fort Lauderdale event planner who learned her lesson the hard way tells the newspaper I would rather throw a party and receive 25 calls after, saying What a great party that was, than [get] 25 calls beforehand asking, What does this mean? The moral of the story: leave the Black Tie code to its intended purpose of providing clarity, uniformity, and sophistication
The styles among floral cocktail dresses are especially well-suited to a garden or tea shower, where a print reads as fresh and seasonal while keeping the look clearly distinct from the brides pale dress
Gold or neutral sandals and a neutral straw bag keep the focus on the red, white and blue up top
Dive into our edit of the best black-tie wedding guest dresses below
Beach shirt dresses typically feature long sleeves and a modest hemline, providing coverage without sacrificing style
The style was widely imitated and adopted during the Great Depression and, later, World War II, as it struck the perfect balance of being elegant yet economical