Conditions for midi florals: Invitation specifies black tie optional or creative black tie Dress is in exceptionally luxurious fabric Print is extremely subtle Overall styling is highly polished You have confirmed the couples preferences In most cases, stick with floor-length for true black tie confidence
If you want to try Black Tie with a twist, heres our guide to Dress Code: Black Tie
Sanchez suggests highlighting your favorite featureswhether it be your waist, shoulders, or necklineby choosing different shapes and silhouettes that call attention to those parts of your body
The sleek, long-sleeved black gown featured a dramatic boat neck, a floor-skimming train, and dozens of skin-baring slashes that showed off her growing baby bump from all angles
Keeping the measuring tape perpendicular to the floor, measure from your natural waist to the floor on the outside of your leg