formal floor length dresses Dress: 27774. Long, Off The Shoulder, Fit N Flare | Alyce Paris 3XL Occasion FQA Long Black Evening Gowns

The key points to note are that the fabrics become more soft, a looser fit is acceptable and the colour and pattern choices can become more vibrant

You may also want to experiment with a knitted polo to add a few more textures to the fit, and, just because you can wear jeans with cocktail attire, it doesn't mean you should

In the look above, Erin is wearing an Alice + Olivia faux leather blazer over a simple LBD

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Even if the dress is technically dressy, it can look out of sync with the light, romantic feel of a spring wedding

Color helps too: pick up one color from your sneaker or dress in a second accessory and the whole look ties together