black and white dress with heels A Moment To Shine Velvet Bubble Mini - The open Lady Black Tie - Bethany

So explore various styles, play around with accessories, and make your jeans your own.

And the sling-back pumps are just too fun not to wear

Back detail:Zipper closure

EXCLUDES THIRD-PARTY BRANDS AS STATED

The buttoned-up Ivy League look has endured (since the fifties, in fact) largely because it is made up of timeless staples: think cashmere jumpers, navy blazers and leather boat shoes

So before you go wearing any old black dress, it's important to think about the big fat but that follows our yes. Things like the wedding venue, the time of year and the type of wedding should all influence your sartorial decisions anyway, but this is even more important when you're opting for a black dress