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Choose a velvet maxi dress in a deep jewel tone with a simple slip-style or wrap silhouette

Our readers have requested a tutorial like this in the past, so it seemed like the perfect opportunity

It was so easy and look how good it turned out

Im particularly fond of the cowl neckline, and something that surprised me was that while the material is on the thinner side (as all slip dresses are), but it wasn't see through

While you might think adding a dress code to an invitation is restrictive or old-fashioned, theyre meant with good intentions, namely to help guests navigate whats appropriate and narrow down the options in our overflowing wardrobes