a line dress with pleats Pleat-Front A-Line Midi in Size 0 Pleated Sleeveless A-Line Dress -

VERY IMPORTANT STYLE TIP: If you want/need shape-wear bring what you own when you go shopping

Were picturing this one for a gorgeous black tie garden wedding in the fall

Youll want to stick to a sophisticated color palette (blacks, grays, and navy are your best friends) and keep your makeup understated and elegant while opting for classic accessories like pearls or simple gold jewelry

"Non-bridal evening gown designers, such as Jenny Packham, Elie Saab and Marchesa (to name a few) often create red gowns that can be styled as wedding dresses," she says

Any new season provides an awesome opportunity to add stylish new pieces to your closet so Ive teamed up with JCPenney to share some cute pieces you can wear to drop off the kids, at lunch with your girlfriends and even to church on Sunday