women's white dress with sleeves Chiffon Maxi Flared Skirt and Keyhole Neckline May be worn with an adhesive bra Velvi - Size Xs, Vera

"When wearing a strapless gown, the look should be up high enough, by making sure the 'curve' is covered," Giresi advises

For an evening out, smart casual gives you the freedom to embrace a more refined look without going fully formal

Below-the-knee length

This Christy Dawn velvet holiday party dress is the only one on our list that is, um, way out of the $200 range, but its so beautiful and one of the few that come in 8 different sizes (I was hoping for short lengths, too, but ya cant have everything)

At Donnies Dresses, we are committed to honoring the rich and deep-rooted history of church hats while putting a fresh, fashionable spin on these much-beloved accessories

Beachy updo The beachy updo is perfect for a seaside wedding