1920s casual dress A darling 1920s-inspired in cream with tiered skirt truly eternally stylish flapper dresses would never go wrong. 1920s Day Dresses, Non-Flapper Daytime

Complete the look with shimmering pointed-toe flats or kitten heels to complement the bodice detailing

Sure, you can invest in Eileen Fisher, but Everlane can do pretty well, too

Encourage people to wear blue to the event and to donate money to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance

These extras can (and have) looked very stylish in the final wedding photographs

Build the palette around a soft, warm shade (blush, dusty rose, or terracotta-leaning pink), coordinate the rest of the family in neutrals and complementary tones, limit patterns to one or two people, and stay away from bright or neon pinks

Structured crepe is one of the most reliable cocktail fabrics, since it has a clean, matte finish, drapes beautifully without clinging, and resists creasing through a long evening