a line tea length dress Jovani 39427 Short Mother of the Bride Lace while the layered tulle skirt falls gracefully to a tea June Bridals Romantic Casual Satin

Light pants, whether chinos or lightweight cotton, brighten the look and give it a fresh feel

For a dual TEDMed conference held in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, casual dress is always encouraged. In Manhattan, dress code is comfortable jeans, sweaters, informal is fine. In Monterey, Calif., dress code, as ever, is casual. The organizers of TEDx Macatawa, which was held in Holland, Mich., were (wisely) aware that casual ease might be taken too far: We are interested in having you be as comfortable as possible

From simple satin slip dresses to options with on-trend details like bold bows, cascading neck scarves and drop waists, we're covering it all

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I feel like they are elegant and are way more comfortable than a long gown

Height: 5'9''