NOTE: If bridesmaids are wearing long dresses, they should wear their chosen shoes to the dress fitting (or a pair similar to what they plan to wear) in order to get the proper measurements and height so the material isnt too long or too short
There is always the option to shorten a long dress to the length you like
look for slouchy denim to bring the look up to date and finish with a current-feeling corsage necklace
Black Tie Slightly more common than white tie, black tie is still formal and very specific
The key is ensuring the fabric is luxurious, such as silk or crepe, and the tailoring is impeccable, maintaining the same level of elevated elegance as a standard dress
They will throw you off balance, visually, if you are a pear shape or Apple