champagne strapless dress Salvin Maxi | | Womens low ruffled tulle skirt The Aureline

At under $200, this off-the-shoulder long prom dress is a feast for the eyes without the high price tag

A casual maxi dress with flat sandals for a beach wedding or a laid-back outdoor affair

I decided to wear my journalist coat and dive headfirst into the internet and research nearly a dozen options

If one of you goes with a pattern, the other partner should wear something solid or with something with a more subtle texture

These neutral hues create a clean and understated look that allows the dress to take center stage

Just skip anything light enough to show through a thinner gown, and please do not match your schools gown color