bright blue dress Jovani 36783 Royal Embellished Short Introducing the Veradi Maxi Dress Chic Short Royal Blue Tulle

Darker colors like navy, black, or jewel tones are common, along with luxe fabrics like satin, velvet, or silk

Open back wedding dresses feature a wide scoop or square opening, often without closures, for a truly effortless look

Well show you which dress cuts, fabric types, colors, and designs to look for

Key Features: Silhouette: Classic A-line flow

(Shmuel Thaler/Santa Cruz Sentinel/MCT)Shmuel ThalerFashion consultant Claire Queisser, left, and Stephanie Coker, right, review dresses looking for the perfect outfit at JC Penney at West Town Mall

The teardrop neckline is modest and gives way to a Satin empire waistband that tops a floor-length Satin skirt