midi cocktail wedding guest dress Ever-Pretty Inclusive Plus Size Glitter V-Neck Flutter Sleeve The rich navy hue gives it a timeless elegance Black Coast Rose Shoulder Bias

Round 1: *(3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch2-sp, ch1, skip next GC, (3dc in next ch1-sp, ch1, skip next GC) to the last ch1-sp before the stitch marker, 3dc in next ch1-sp (where the st marker is), ch 2 (8, 8, 8, 8) (14, 8, 14, 20) for underarm extension , skip to ch1-sp with next stitch marker in, 3dc in ch1-sp with st marker in, ch1,skip next GC, (3dc in next ch1-sp, ch1, skip next GC) from next stitch marker to the next ch2-sp

don't pair them with plain black dress shoes and a pressed white dress shirt

:) Over the Rainbow dress: Claire Pettibone | photo: Michael and Carina Photography | hair: Kelly De Serio featuring Starring by Ted Gibson | makeup: Fabiola Alarcon Delicate and dainty with a hint of color

Otherwise try a navy blue or gray bag

The finish highlights the natural wood grain texture, giving it a warm, inviting look

Pair it with this ultra-feminine cashmere v-neck sweater from Karen Millen to complete the look if the dress on its own isn't enough