flower long sleeve maxi dress FARM Rio Floral Off the Shoulder in Black at Nordstrom, Size X-Small Show off your flirty side and be the belle of the ball Floral Long Sleeve Tiered Maxi

Don't be afraid of turn-up cuffs A pair of solid-colored, flat-fronted pants with no cuffs can look rather plain, especially if paired with a simple single-breasted jacket or other solid materials

Crushing them in a zip-close bag with a rolling pin is the cleanest method

Try to coordinate the color of your shoes to that of your outfit

This is especially true for shoes like sandals and flip-flops, but even polished peep-toe pumps may be off-limits

Be sure to avoid any clothes that dont make you feel your best

Colleagues of mine at ELLE HQ have chosen brown dresses for summer weddings - that feels like one way to ensure that nobody else is wearing the same as you