semi formal brown dresses Amabella Maxi Dress Hips 100–180 M 96–124 / 38–49 78–124 / 31–49 104–184 / 41–72 159 / 63 Bust 96–124 Suede Mini Semi Formal Dress

When in doubt, its always better to be overdressed than underdressed

They offer a significantly more open, breathable, and airy feel compared to closed-toe pumps

Style notes: this is the kind of outfit that works because it balances softness and structure

What to Avoid Full-length gowns: While formal, black tie and white tie are the only wedding dress codes that require floor-length gowns, Kostis says a longer dress is okay for a semi-formal wedding as long as it's not overly formal and feels right for the occasion

One of the most time-consuming pieces in the collection was a pale blue polyester dress that had been ruched and draped on a mannequin, then fixed in shape with a heat gun to make the synthetic material melt and set