oversized t-shirt dress Soft Thick Cotton Oversize M / Eat Sleep Pullover Head Time and Tru Women's Cotton

Note: I focused this guide to affordable shopping in NYC on Manhattan, but youll find many of these stores in Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and the Bronx as well as independent boutiques worth visiting in the other boroughs

Hand wash, hang to dry

Theres something commanding about a white dress done well

Regarding fabrics, linen is your best choice for Black-Tie Optional events because its muted sheen and subtle texture complement the understated nature of the dress code, although silk is acceptable as well

After Party Wedding Shoes As much as I would have loved to throw on sandals or a kitten heel at the end of the night, I opted for fashion over total comfort and switched into these classic Stuart Weitzman heels