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The Wedding Cocktail Reception If the wedding invitation explicitly states cocktail attire, a long dress is highly appropriate, provided it is not white and does not rival the brides gown in volume

The floor length style will lend a formal and elegant look

They would put names in a hat and plan the week out, Styles explains

From pre-Christmas drinks to all-out New Year's Eve parties, office dos to birthday drinks (a subtle plug here for my own upcoming 30th), there's plenty of occasions on the horizon to come up with fun outfits

See below for my top 5 picks and click the item to shop : BLACK TIE DRESSES A great way to differentiate formal from black tie is the word sophisticated

The staff and selection at Lovely Bride were amazing