There are some dresses that reach above the ankle, while others reach just below the knee, with many lengths in between
Plus, a slip dress works in any season: Wear it in the summer with heels and a cute clutch, then add a leather jacket and tall boots once temperatures drop
A canny patron might equip his entire family, his friends, freedmen, even his slaves, with elegant, costly and impractical clothing, implying his entire extended family's condition as one of "honorific leisure" ( otium ), buoyed by limitless wealth
Generally, assume that the host is saying Id like you to show up in a tux, but if you cant get one, its okay. So if renting is out of the question, choose a dark suit and pull out all the formal stopsdress shirt, nice tie, and plain or cap toe shoesand give them a good shine before you step out
Here's the thing: What wedding guest dress you wear largely depends on what type of celebration you're attending
I wish I had a videographer as I want to be able to relive the day