sequin dress mini long sleeve Sylvia by Velvi, Long-Sleeve Short Lilac / Small Sleeve Style Hailey Long Sleeve Sequin Mini

Nude or metallic block heel sandals work best with bridesmaid dresses

Dark green mother of the bride dress Deep tones like forest or hunter green bring sophistication to winter ceremonies

The answer comes down to convention and tradition

With dazzling beaded trim at the sweetheart neckline, this exciting long formal dress has a sheer corset-style waist that wraps around to the back where thin bands adjust for a beautiful silhouette from every angle

But to make it more practical for the setting and more evening appropriate, I swapped out my black belt for a thin, fringed, suede belt (it tied at the waist), opted for my ultra snuggly teddy coat and wore a different, more evening appropriate bag