black silk bridesmaid dresses After Six Women's Mixed Media Gown - and flattering stretch satin fabric create a sophisticated silhouette Sheath/Column Silk like Satin Bowknot

For a more formal look, choose a silver or gold bag

Obviously, you don't want to outshine the bride on her wedding day, but aside from white and shades of white (think: ivory, cream, or light, light pink) most colors should be good to go for a black-tie wedding

Classic black tie is an example of the former, while black tie optional would be an example of the latter.If youve studied up on black tie optional, you might very well assume that there isnt a formal dress code that gives you any more latitude

Do you carry different shades of black or black-accented dresses

The outerwear, especially when juxtaposed with sophisticated separates (as illustrated here with cardigan and miniskirt), oozes the kind of cool-girl energy we used to only get from leather jackets