Understanding mens fashion codes can feel overwhelming, but getting it right makes a strong impression
The deep beige tone enhances the three dimensional lace appliques scattered around the flare point and accentuates the low cut out in the back
Ahead, see the black-tie wedding guest dresses that are currently on my short list, but first, let's set some ground rules
Think of the elegant nude shoes or universally forgiving black flats as the safe bet
To divert attention from the width of your shoulders, pay close attention to your necklines
Mary's choice of a white wedding dress was an unusual one, particularly as white was more traditionally worn by royal ladies when they were in dieul blanc mourning but in this as in other things the strong willed Mary may well have been an innovator, keen to not just impress her own taste on her wedding day (after all, she hadn't been allowed the privilege of choosing her groom) but also emphasise her virginity and show off her famously pale redheaded beauty, which would have been accentuated by a pure white dress