ladies burgundy dresses Women's Dress: Gathered Long Dress Burgundy / 2XL Do not know what to wear for your party? Burgundy elbow sleeve crew neck

( Psst: Here's some more advice on what colors to wear to a wedding as a guest.) Black-Tie-Optional Women's Attire Now that we've broken down the black-tie-optional meaning and etiquette, let's get to the fun partshopping

Outfit Formula: Maxi dress + linen shirt + printed or white sneakers In this case, when the dress is the loud one, a plain white button down shirt balances things out without competing

Use rice vinegar to give it an Asian flair - perfect for Asian fruit salads

If a dress has an A-line shape, the hip measurements of the dress will be free and greater than on the size chart

For this look I used two of the same style but in different sizes

The art of layering becomes your ally here