black tie wedding dress guest What I wore to a wedding! The bride requested all guests wear black, and this classic formal was perfect, flattering, and comfortable with a slight stretch. I've worn it The fabric is comfortable for skin THE BEST BLACK TIE WEDDING

Create a high-glam evening look by pairing this blue satin dress with stiletto heels, bold gold jewelry, and a sleek clutch bag for a cocktail party

Undergarment tips Because of this dresss low cut and delicate straps, a traditional bra will show beneath it

A body-skimming dress by Versace, accented with gold safety pins that exemplified the riotous energy of the Italian house

After years of managing hundreds of fashion brands from London's office of a global retailer, Mandy has ventured into freelancing

I paired it with some simple heels and got compliments from my husband the second I walked out

In the decades since, we've come to think of these as the " grandad cardigan/sweater ." They're kitsch kind of cool, ironically ugly, until they've come full circle into being eternally cool again