silk taffeta dress Tibi – – Dress – by SUE SARTOR XL Made from the finest Ivory Silk Taffeta Taffeta Strapless A-Line Gown By

Christian Dior - 1940's During World War II, fabric rations forced women to wear basic utility-inspired clothing that favored function over style

Black is sexy and formal, and it goes with everything

Model is 5ft 7" and wears size UK 8/EU 36/AUS 8/US 4

I almost didn't buy this because in the picture the cape looks bright red which isn't the correct color, but when it came it's the perfect maroon shade

Avoid anything overly bold or dark unless the wedding leans toward an evening or formal theme

Jacket and blazer options: Adding a jacket above your black pants and brown shoes creates a third visual element that can anchor the whole look