Since my first pink choice has already been used, heres the standby: This early 1860s evening gown is made of pink silk moir, trimmed with black velvet, blond and black lace (probably machine made), and sheer silk
I mean, I think, like, Amy Tan, yes, I think Toni Morrison, maybe with The Bluest Eye, but most people know her
The blue or green No 1 Dress was not universally adopted after its initial introduction in 1947, khaki No 2 dress being the most usual order of dress for parades and formal occasions
No one will question that this style feels appropriate, and on the flip side, you won't feel overly dressed up. Sciocchetti suggests using context clues from the venue or invitations themselves to help infer what you should wear
Avoid white, ivory, and anything too close to the bridal palette