lace maxi dress pink self-portrait - Organza making soirée. Love Hangover Silk + Lace

Long sleeves dresses are ideal for fall and winter weddings, while cap or three-quarter sleeves work beautifully for transitional seasons

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Since boomer brides grew up in post-war recessions, their dresses often reflected a love of excess

I bought some other things that I didnt include in this post: Nautical Stripe Linen Shorts ($15.99) that are perfect for summer, a fab Textured Button Front Top ($21.99) that I wore to work earlier this week, and statement earrings

While most colors are appropriate for black tie wedding attire, its typically best to wear colors with an elegant and timeless vibe, such as classic black, navy blue, charcoal grey, and even chocolate brown