midi dress formal Black Wedding Guest Dress: Mac Duggal 68958 Black Multi / 2 This stunning midi is a stretch fabric Black Mesh Floral Applique Bustier

With layers of tinsel, sparkly ornaments and bright green fabric, this look is guaranteed to put everyone in a festive mood

If all you have on hand is milk, wait to make it until you can get to the store for a small container of buttermilk

This dress runs extra long as its meant to drag elegantly along the floor, but I got it hemmed to avoid tripping (my clumsy self cant be trusted in heels)

I can wear them in my normal size slung low on the hips or in a bigger size around my belly

Textured shirts, an Oxford weave or Giro Inglese, add depth without trying too hard

Bonus: It's an excuse to have a croissant with you all night