staud brown dress Joy Maxi by spaghetti straps and a straight neckline. STAUD Brown Cotton-Blend Joy Maxi

Model is5.8 and wearing size S

How to Host a Black Tie Optional Event Having acknowledged the relative difficulties of receiving a Black-Tie Optional invitation as a guest, lets turn our attention to the potential hosts of a party that chooses to incorporate Black Tie on some level

There are so many different shades of ivory, and you want to ensure all the dress complement each other AND your wedding gown (specifically if youre rocking white on the big day)

Back pockets are like jeans

Reverse tie

The dresses are clearly visible at the neckline and from the waist down, with the shawls adding a soft texture that suits the bare-tree backdrop