mermaid wedding dress Opaline Delicate sheer lace sleeves offer both modesty and allure Stacees Bridal Wedding Dress Mermaid

The perfect piece for black-tie events and VIP invitations

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Hitting at the knee, just add a jacket for career-style coverage.

A night with your coworkers might call for a modest short cocktail dress

A white or cream camisole layered under your blazer is another good way to break up the colour, and statement earrings will stop it looking too business. Always look to the dress code The best place to find clues as to whether it's okay to wear black to a wedding is in the dress code

Heels look glamorous but also come with some challenges, especially while walking on uneven and slippery surfaces