off the shoulder black dress Velvi - Elena Off-the-shoulder Maxi - 34 inches or 82 Navy Off-Shoulder Gown with Beaded

Pair it with a killer red lipstick and black clutch

"But the bolder the color, the less of it you should have." If you opt for a printed bow tie, your pocket square should be a solid color that matches the printor vice versa." Heels or dressy flats: "Heels aren't a requirement for a cocktail-attire dress code," Hurwitz says of wedding guest shoes that fall into cocktail attire

Go for clean lines with carefully trimmed eyebrows, matte foundation and a lipstick that offers some color

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I wear the Vince satin slip dress , but for a wider strap and bra-friendly style, try this dress by J.Crew

However, we recommend avoiding anything too bold or daring as it may be distracting in a professional setting