lilac purple dress Velvi - Athena Pearl Sleeve Mini - The dress is further enhanced with a tasteful slit and shimmering rhinestone embellishments that catch the light beautifully throughout the evening A Line Spaghetti Straps Lilac

Choosing what to wear to someone elses I-dos begins with a checklist: First, take the dress code into account

I took 1/2" off of the shoulders of each front bodice piece and added about 1-2" to the sleeves at the biceps

The model (size 2) is shown in a size S

Avoid shades such as baby blue or light green and opt for fainter colors such as light blue or light green

shop our suggested rehearsal dinner outfits below: Continue reading: What to wear to a cocktail party How to dress when you are the mother of the bride (or groom) What to wear to a gala no matter what the dress code Feature image by Sylvia @sylviacolella Want to get more articles from 40+style in your inbox, subscribe here