black lace strapless dress Cicinia Little Dresses Short A-line Sequin Sweetheart Mini Mini/Short Lining Bandeau Contrast Lace Cut Out

The ultra-flattering A-line silhouette and square neckline make it a timeless option for any wedding

You really can't go wrong with Rails

Cornbread: 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon each: baking soda, salt 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, cooled 2 eggs Dressing: 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 2 cups each, finely chopped: onion, celery 1 1/2 cups finely chopped green bell pepper 1 bag (12 to 14 ounces) sage or sage and onion stuffing mix (usually Pepperidge Farms or Brownberry, though Clayborne now prefers Trader Joes croutons) 3 tablespoons poultry seasoning 2 teaspoons dried sage 1 teaspoon each: salt, white pepper 2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) reduced-sodium cream of mushroom soup 4 to 4 1/2 cups chicken or turkey broth, plus drippings from the roasted chicken or turkey (see headnote) Chicken giblet stock, optional, see note 1

A formal suit is your go-to option for events that are, well, formal

Makeup and hair: The makeup ought to be hygienic, well-defined with natural features, and the hair neat and tidy