1940s dress Lana Crepe Powder Blue from Vivien of Holloway Cut Skirt Knee Length or Just Below Mini Fleur Vintage 1940s Embellished Peplum Dress

It lifts and supports the girls (no bra required), whittles in the waist and flows out into a swingy skirt at just the right spot to allow for plenty of dining and imbibing without the risk of feeling stuffed (one of the most important features of any wedding guest dress, IMO)

Reserve bold patterns for fabrics, not the whole room

Length=36 XL: Child Size=16

Whites a brave choice of color for brunch but its fresher than black for Summer and Fall and goes with everything

At the time, black was not considered a suitable color for evening wear, as it was associated with mourning

A small, pretty clutch or bag handles your essentials, though as a hostess you may actually benefit from something slightly more practical than a tiny evening clutch, since you may be carrying a phone for coordination, a list, or small items for the event