green satin cocktail dress Dylan & Davids Long Spaghetti Strap – The Dress Outlet Made in a sleek Emerald green infinity long slit

Gathered detail at bust, lace up back with tie fastening, ruffle detail on straps, adjustable shoulder straps, invisible zip fastening at side

Just to make your party prep easier, I chatted with style expert Claire Asher, Boohoo's fashion product director, and sifted through dozens of frocks to bring you 25 of the best black tie wedding guest dresses of 2024, starting at just $45

But the big question always comes up: what do you wear underneath

Use a black base and layer in silver swirls that move diagonally or in gentle curves across the nail

We offer formal dresses for purchase and for consignment, no rentals

Somewhere between the tearful vow-swapping and the hiccupy toast-making, though, a whole host of ancillary questions crop up to complicate the proceedings