black tie optional wedding dress code Attire Guide: Long Dresses, Jumpsuits, & More Formal & black tie optional

A pair of leather flat chelsea boots are a great option if you want something elevated but still comfortable to wear all day

With open back prom dresses you can create the ultimate hourglass figure because the front of the dress will hug your curves and the skirt will flow elegantly from where the back stops

These shoes are meticulously designed for the discerning gentleman who demands perfection for the most formal occasions

This is where that Wrong Shoe Theory really comes into play, so be sure to play around with all different styles, colors and silhouettes to find the combo that feels most right to you

In the end I teamed a simple black suit with a blue (oof) cashmere roll neck, over which I turned up the lapels of my jacket, beneath which I draped a long midnight blue (double oof) silk scarf