slate blue maxi dress Well Versed Burnout Velvet and cascading maxi skirt ASOS DESIGN high neck drape

Jet was made fashionable by Queen Victoria in 1857 after she wore a necklace of it in her mourning dress for Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

My favorite way to wear them: With a midi black dress thats fitted or slightly flowy

The wrap creates waist definition, the chiffon creates movement, and the length creates occasion

When selecting bold colors, ensure they complement the wedding theme

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Although taffeta is typically associated with formal wear, this particular blend isnt as shiny as silk or polyester taffeta, so it has a more casual, playful vibe