brown striped dress Cream/Brown Stripe Midi – Clothe Boutique a drawstring elastic waist Reclaimed Vintage midi summer dress

From barely there floral appliqus, to a show-stopping open back, to the floor-sweeping satin skirt, this navy blue gown is nothing short of perfection

In a situation where the stuffing bakes for too long and is dry, mix 2 tablespoons of melted butter with 1/3 cup warm chicken or turkey broth

Pair it with a chic updo and a dramatic diamond or pearl necklace for extra style points

So it's a 10/10 for silhouette, 4/10 for colour

"Modern couples love the monochromatic look for the way it photographs," says Kalayjian

While theres space in any well-stocked closet for both, we at Bespoke Unit are strongly in the brown shoe camp