vintage long sleeve wedding dress Arabesque Lace Sheath by Claire Pettibone Court Train 8 Vintage Silk Georgette Wedding Dress

Enjoy up to 38% off with amazing savings on Harper Stretch Ruched Shirt Dress

If you are petite and have your heart set on a ballgown, make sure to have it altered properly to fit your proportions

I was lucky enough to snag mine for an extra 40% off the sale price (of course its sold out at Hampden now because the price was so good), so I tracked down some more affordable versions here (my personal fave), here (love the sheer bottom), here, and here

Baby sister can perfectly coordinate in our Sleeveless Formal Bubble - special Occasion White

Then, you can pair it with a matching bracelet and anklet

If layering your sleeveless dress over a pair of black pants, as seen above, feels too out there for you, consider adopting this styling tip in other wayslike a black leather jacket on top or a black slip dress underneath instead