If the wedding dress code says black tie-optional or cocktail attire, wear a maxi dress with your favorite high heels and a nice evening clutch will make you shine through the night
BHLDN Neighborhood: Upper East Side and Financial District Designers Carried: BHLDN, Watters, Jenny Yoo, Tadashi Shoji, Mac Duggal, Wtoo by Watters, Savannah Miller and more Appointment Fee: no fee Anthropologies in-house bridal line, BHDLN (pronounced beholden), launched in 2011 and has since expanded to carry multiple other chic and affordable lines
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BUY NOW: A-line dress ($89, Nordstrom) , woven scarf ($18, H&M) , bead earrings ($17, J.Crew Factory) , suede kitten heels ($70, J.Crew Factory) Men can choose from shirts, jackets, blazers, pants, and suits in dark hues (think blacks, navy blues, and grays), and in the case of hot and humid weather, can even get away with wearing a simple polo
Formal attire, such as evening gowns and A-line dresses, is expected for these settings, and a matching jacket adds sophistication