black dress with pearls on neckline Pearl Halter Neck Silk Maxi Coral / EU34 The dress is crafted in a classic black hue Wave Pearl Dress, Boat neck

Block heels of 1-2 inches provide a decorous lift while stabilizing your step for comfort

Karen Millen Italian Virgin Wool Maxi Oversized Coat Chelsea28 Wrap Sweater Dress Nine West Junga Bootie Tory Burch Kira Chevron Convertible Shoulder Bag Karine Sultan Cultured Peacock Pearl Drop Earrings evening dress with boots You can create a glamorous, slightly unexpected look by pairing your evening dress with booties

These all indicate white tie so watch out for different wording across invites

In terms of shoes, men can wear now velvet slippers, but ideally embroidered with crest

While my fashion colleagues have their eyes firmly on celebrities' outfits on the red carpet, as a beauty editor, my eyes go straight to their nails

Black wraps and shawls offer classic dramatic elegance versatility that works across multiple wedding styles