green velvet dress long sleeve SMihono Women's V Neck A-Line Mini Dress Tiered Ruffled Hem Fall Winter Party Dress Loose Fit 8 Fabric has some stretch Emerald Green Velvet Surplice Maxi

overall, I reach for the jersey kind for comfort, and pique when Im doing something a notch up in formality

Whereas fitted ballgowns and sleeved dresses are forgiving when it comes to undergarments and shapewear showing through, slip dresses are a little more delicate and leave less to the imagination

For spring weddings, stick with lighter tones (think: dusty blue, sky blue, or periwinkle)

Look for dresses with stretch panels, forgiving waistlines, and adequate room in shoulders and hips

I thought of making one just for this post but realized it would be next year before I answered Rosemarys question if I did so I have illustrated the steps