black elegant maxi dress Ella Off Shoulder Formal Featuring a boat neckline Black Alari One Shoulder Maxi

The clean and simple aesthetic is completed by the floaty A-line skirt with a side slit detail and a stunningly elegant train ideal for making a grand entrance at the altar

Professional stylist Susan Kim says go for the patterned tights, but only with more subdued or solid-colored outfits

Mistake: choosing bridal colors Both dress codes still avoid white, ivory, cream, pale lace, and bridal-looking champagne unless the couple specifically requests it

How similar can you get? she says

Smokey Bear Hat: More commonly used to refer to the campaign hat used by Forest Rangers, but sometimes used to refer to the service cap