The shoes are simple but match the dress shape, and the whole style stays light without using too many details
The buzz surrounding basque waists all started when podcast host, Alex Cooper, wore a basque waist wedding gown to her 2024 wedding ceremony and former Miss Universe, Olivia Culpo, wore a similar style to her engagement party
Since the engagement party is usually less formal than the wedding, a chic, playful length reads as celebratory rather than overly bridal
You can also whisk everything together in a bowl if you prefer, but it wont have quite the same body
Here are some ideas to make a memorable entrance: Red Carpet Arrival: Lay down a red carpet leading to the entrance, complete with paparazzi (friends or hired actors) taking 80s-style photos of guests as they arrive
Though it's ultimately a simple dress shape and not exactly a new one, I've come to form a strong bond with the sultry silhouette, pulling for the ones in my closet often and saving Instagram photos of others wearing themusually by Khaite, The Row, and Alaaon a daily basis