hot pink lace dress Enchanting Elegance Cut Out Midi in Mermaid Style Fabric Hot Pink Tulle Split Long

For formal events, stick to solids or very muted patterns

Isabel Marants maxi pushes the same idea in a more modern direction, with more minimal gathering at the waist and slightly padded shoulders

The pastel trend is, perhaps, largely thanks to another blockbuster movie: Wicked. Ariana Grandes wardrobe in the smash movie musical includes a range of soft pastels, but most iconically, blush pink

Whether worn on its own or layered under a luxe leather jacket, it transitions seamlessly from day to night

Elevated Add a cardigan and heels, you have a dressier version that would serve for an outdoor casual wedding guest dress, bridal shower, or dinner out by the water

Quality formal wear repays repair more often than it deserves replacement