black ruffle maxi dress AKIRA The Night Goes On | Malibu made Strapless Ruffle Tiered Maxi Dress

ASTR the Label Gaia cowl-neck dress in champagne, $98, Nordstrom We'd wear this cotton minidress for a daytime bachelorette outing, like winery hopping or sightseeing

This blog post walks through its meaning, key features, fashion roots, styling ideas, and its strong place in wedding fashion

While most style writers will argue that black tie optional really means get a damn tuxedo, the reality is that in the majority of the United States, the event will be informal and more of a show than anything else

They all want to look like Scarlett OHara like they just tore down the curtains and made a dress, one salesperson said of the wide-hooped, off-the-shoulder Southern belle look