high low dresses cocktail High-Low Formal in Every Color & Size banded waist sits atop a flowy Ink Blue Satin Spaghetti Straps

Vertical pleats on the skirt, vertical stitching on the bodice, and a long line of buttons on the back will create a flattering silhouette and make you look taller

You can use accessories and jewelry to style your casual wedding gown to your liking

Real talk -- the "funeral" concern is about contrast and context

This fun, abstract floral print design by Mister Zimi is the perfect choice for a modern bride and her bridal party

Mary Stremlow, author of Free a Marine to Fight: Women Marines in World War II, when female Marines uniforms were designed and fielded from 1943-1952, ailored femininity was the goal, and by all accounts, it was achieved. Dress blue uniforms for women, which came into wear in 1952, maintained the tailored femininity, with a figure flattering coat and A-line skirt

This wardrobe guide is all season I recommend planning your wardrobe with this guide, then making seasons specific swaps using my Spring/Summer guide and Fall/Winter guides when needed