A beach or garden wedding calls for light fabrics and a stable heel, while a ballroom or hotel calls for a floor-length gown and can carry richer fabrics and embellishment
For hair and makeup: Black tie is an occasion for a considered beauty look

Halterneck open back maxi dress 580 ADD TO BAG In stock: 14 item(s) Duties & taxes included No additional charges upon delivery Midweight flowy satin fabric Maxi length Open back Slim fit Unlined Milk/ Black 100% Viscose Dry clean only Do not wash Do not bleach Do not tumble dry Iron on low heat on reverse side XXS, XS, S, M, L Model is 176 cm/ 5'9" (87/61/93) and is wearing a size XS XXS: Bust 80 cm Waist 60 cm Hip 88 cm Length 148 cm XS: Bust 84 cm Waist 64 cm Hip 92 cm Length 150 cm S: Bust 88 cm Waist 68 cm Hip 96 cm Length 151 cm M: Bust 92 cm Waist 72 cm Hip 100 cm Length 152 cm No additional charges upon delivery DESCRIPTION Midweight flowy satin fabric Maxi length Open back Slim fit Unlined COLOUR Milk/ Black COMPOSITION 100% Viscose CARE Dry clean only Do not wash Do not bleach Do not tumble dry Iron on low heat on reverse side SIZE XXS, XS, S, M, L MODEL MEASUREMENTS Model is 176 cm/ 5'9" (87/61/93) and is wearing a size XS PRODUCT MEASUREMENTS XXS: Bust 80 cm Waist 60 cm Hip 88 cm Length 148 cm XS: Bust 84 cm Waist 64 cm Hip 92 cm Length 150 cm S: Bust 88 cm Waist 68 cm Hip 96 cm Length 151 cm M: Bust 92 cm Waist 72 cm Hip 100 cm Length 152 cm FIND YOUR SIZE

The stylish cowl neck and minimalist spaghetti straps are incredibly on trend, while the wide leg adds a fun vintage vibe
So, to get more creative with your mixing and matching, have all bridesmaids wear the same dress in different fabrics and different colors
Chunky rings add extra interest and are one of 40+ stylish Ruth Essexs tips for instantly adding style to any outfit