vintage summer dress FREE PEOPLE MIDI this dress is an easy statement piece you’ll love wearing all season long Medieval 1950s Peter Pan Collar

Plus, the clever touch of spandex woven into the mulberry silk means the fabric glides beautifully over curves without any of the annoying, humid static cling you get from a traditional silk slip

(Theyre also perfect for aisle walks and look amazing in photos.) Waist or Sash Bows: Bows cinched at the waist or used as a sash help to define your silhouette and add a feminine and romantic flourish to the dress

Make a splash at your next seaside getaway with this stunning crochet patchwork beach dress from Boohoo

But first, we ask a wedding expert about whether or not its OK to wear black to a wedding

The Ideal Accessories for Black Tie or Black-Tie Optional Outfits What Not to Wear for Black Tie Optional Light-Colored Suit Given the fact that Black-Tie Optional events, as with standard Black Tie events, take place in the evening, a light-colored suit would look informal and inappropriate