purple dress with sequins Iridescent Spaghetti Straps Lace-Up Mermaid Long Prom Slit Purple / 2 Sequins and glitter Primavera Couture 4221 Size 16

These dresses were less formal than floor-length evening gowns but still looked polished and refined

As long as the dress is not too short or revealing, youre good to go

Otherwise times its making it look right. One big thing I try to be mindful of is a cut of jacket that accents the cut of my dress, rather than trying to match it, which invariably doesnt work

Blue is a versatile shade that flatters a wide range of complexions

When it was time to change into the second look for the evening, remembers planner Stephanie, model Emily Jos attire became another Oscar de la Renta look in a bow mini dress and red evening gloves. What could be more elegant than a pair of rich red wedding gloves