formal floral dresses Sequin-Print Black Dress: Mac Duggal 49827 Black Multi / 0 featuring a sweetheart neckline Andrea & Leo A1332 Long

Considering black tie events are almost exclusively in the evening and demand a certain degree of ceremony, they render some fabrics inappropriate

Complete the look with clear strappy heels and a sleek ponytail to let the dress take centre stage

Youll also need avocado, lime, and fresh cilantro for the dressing

Its mostly self-healing, but Ive already cut some veeery shallow lines into it using a rotary cutter (just a few where I must have been pressing hard to get through thick layers), and I find the surface less forgiving (interfacing, which is already annoying to cut, likes to cling to the cut lines and not cut as cleanly as Id like)

A-listers, too, have been leading the charge, with Gwen Stefani, Anne Hathaway, and Chlo Grace Moretz all notably wearing colorful wedding dresses, while social-media platforms, like Instagram and Pinterest, inevitably give brides-to-be access to a wealth of inspiration that was just not available before

If you prefer bolder jewelry, opt for statement pieces in gold or silver