white red striped dress & midi large red and white 70% Cotton Unique Vintage Red & White

Adorned with a sweeping floral print, this event-ready silhouette features a plunging V-neckline and a gathered bodice complemented by a functional covered button placket at the waist

Image: Nordstrom Roslyn Faux Leather Minidress Steve Madden Price: $$ Before you say: faux leather

And then it was my turn I filled each screw hole with a bit of wood filler and then coated all 17 boxes with a bit of wood stain

Again, keep the small bits of trimmed fabric out of the seam, its easy to get caught up

This leather sole is easily removable and replaceable, making it last virtually forever

As always, consider the time of day a daytime wedding dictates a lighter suit color than an evening wedding