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The v-neck of my dress ripped 2 hours into the wedding - I've never had a wardrobe malfunction in my life and I'd sized up

As with all dresses, the key to looking and feeling fabulous is to have the dress altered to fit your body by an experienced seamstress who works with beaded gowns

Ladies may choose to wear various evening gowns or fancy cocktail dresses at a black tie gathering, although longer and more formal gowns tend to be favored

Light blue shirts suit darker pants like navy or charcoal, while darker blue shirts complement lighter tones like white

Finally, make sure your shirt is freshly ironed and fits well around the collar and cuffs before stepping out, as this can make all the difference

Also, if youre on the shorter side (like I am), you might not want a slit that goes TOO high