midi wool dress Long Sleeve – Monique Lhuillier have piece Reiss Nile - Brown Nile

The artful square print added playful personality to the otherwise classic design

It offers the movement of a ballgown without the weight

The bold red overcoat and tricorn hat give you the style of a daring corsair, and comes with a faux leather belt to strap a sword and pistol to

Floral prints, paisleys, or solid earthy tones like terracotta and olive work especially well

These are very minimal differences between the required dress attire for White Tie , Black Tie and Formal or Black Tie Optional dress codes so if unsure of if your dress is an acceptable diversion, we recommend consulting the bride for a gut check