velvet strapless dress Paulina Mini / Black | MESHKI seamed bodice Navy Blue Velvet Strapless Prom

Check out these 12 modest wedding dresses for our more sophisticated, over-40 brides

Why it works: Inherently feminine and elegant Adds texture without being trendy Photographs with dimension Works for various ages Classic formal fabric What to avoid: Cheap, scratchy lace or overly trendy lace patterns that age quickly

Seriously, I got my eye on all the slinky numbers for my upcoming summer weddings, those ca-ute midi dress for the office, or those mini numbers thatll def turn heads in these New York streets (and on vacation)

for daytime, add a bright bag or bold earrings and flat sandals

only five main characters (perhaps not more than 15 in all)

Its versatility knows no bound