royal blue cocktail dress Womens Dress, Blue Satin Midi Dress, Evening Blue Silk Dress, Blue Special Occasion Occasion Prom Royal Blue Pleated Sleeveless Bow

Plus, cap sleeves add a touch of coverage

From neckline changes to embellishments, the possibilities for personalization are extensive

Again, chatting with the host will give you helpful pointers as to their interpretation of the dress code to see if you're on the right track (and to avoid unplanned twinning).

Bonus: it's even versatile enough to wear beyond the wedding, too

This makes a difference in the taste

1950s: The Sweetheart Cut Made popular by none other than Elizabeth Taylor, in Father of the Bride, the sweetheart cut gained popularity in the '50s and symbolized a need to move on from the previous, war-struck decade