dress formal Long Black with Three-Quarter Sleeves Black / 16 The silhouette follows the body through the waist and hips before relaxing into a gentle flare for easier movement ELEGANT FORMAL DRESS style 11023

If you plan to dress your groomsmen in stiped trousers and morning coats, you cant beat gray dresses to make the most sophisticated statement possible

Fabric: Pure Roman Silk Chanderi

The Ivory Lily cover-up from Whistles is perfect for winter or early-spring weddings when theres a chill in the air or if youre after a more modest, fashion-forward layering moment

It feels extravagant in dreary November but in December youll find yourself using them to dress up jeans outfits and Im even planning to wear mine for work in the last week before we finish, just to add a bit of sparkle

If the look feels too formal, soften the contrast by choosing a gentler shoe tone and keeping the finish simple

From strutting down the runway to grabbing a latte, black dresses always rise up to the ocassion