She wore T-strap sandals, a beach-friendly choice, and another Capucine
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The most traditional design, which dates back more than 100 years, is a floor-length dress which is closely fitted to the thigh, fishtailing out in a ruffled skirt and matching ruffles on the sleeves
So, choose the dress with slightly shorter hemlines while wearing the loafers
When to Opt for a Shorter Hemline Instead While you can certainly wear a long dress to a cocktail event if styled correctly, knowing when to lean into traditional expectations is part of possessing great style
I think that's what my mom was thinking...that black is more for funerals than weddings so it would look bad if she wore it, but I think most of my guests won't think twice about it