Seriously, that LBD hanging in the closet has been dying to see daylight. According to the bride, it’s not a faux pas to wear black but stick to her plan. Nothing overtly revealing, her theme may be a combination of sophisticated, understated, elegant, or all-out fun.
Whatever the bride wants, as a guest, respect that. But enough about the bride. Let’s rummage in the closet and turn that black dress into a showstopper. You can help.
Less is more. You know that, don’t you? It doesn’t mean less fabric in inappropriate places. I’m talking accessori e e e s.
Let’s Look
Our options are an elegant designer cocktail dress hung next to a Cinderella gown; both look fabulous and make everyone envious. These dresses accentuate a particular body type, but because they’re black they’re also a blank canvas. Everyone needs a quality black dress because they’re versatile.
Shawls or Jackets
To add a splash of color, perhaps a luxurious pashmina shawl can accentuate the dress. A shawl or scarf achieves both: casual and sophistication. It’s all in how you tie the knot. A wedding is a perfect occasion to pair them with a dress.
Or how about the exquisite beaded bolero jacket or that delicately knit shrug?
The beauty of adding a scarf or jacket is they are multi-functional—they ward off chills, look glamorous, and embellish the dress.
Footwear
OMG! All those shoes. Remember those heels still in the box: silver-studded sandals and those kitten heel pumps that feel like walking on air but are an unusual color? Or those deadly stiletto heels that make it look like the new lunging regime is working. They’re a perfect pairing for an LBD or gown at a wedding.
Jewels
While flitting around the room in that LBD, remember the pearls that belonged to grandma. Nothing says sophisticated better than pearls.
But then, nah. The bride mentioned doing Mony Mony for their wedding dance so opt for costume jewelry—oversized silver bling. A tassel-bib necklace can conceal the cleavage of a low-cut dress. What do you think?
Belt
Sometimes it’s all you need: a satin or silk sash or a paste-studded slim belt.
Hair
Your own hair might just be the best accessory. Sweep those glorious tresses into an elegant updo. Nothing says elegance like a hairdo: whimsical, perhaps naughty and short, or long and cascading.
Hat
What about a hat? If it’s an outdoor summer wedding, think about an oversized hat with a wide brim. If the bride wants a formal church wedding, picture a fascinator—the professional term for those hats that ride forward at the front or side of your head like royalty.
Purse
Every woman needs intimate items like lipstick, tissues, rendezvous material, wink- wink, accessorize with a glam purse. Opt for a clutch with a thin strap or a decorative strap. Nothing’s more awkward than balancing a clutch and a drink as sumptuous hors d’oeuvres pass by.
There’s nothing more seductive and functional than an LBD. Everyone will wonder, where did she get that dress?
