jersey dress Louisa Short - Navy on overhead. Lisa Jersey Dress | Hobbs

The dress closes in the back with three small buttons and the skirt is finished with two pintucks above a 2" hem

A formal dress or evening shirt

Well, you can always go to a bridal salon, but we know where to buy the best mother-of-the-bride dresses online if you prefer not leaving the comfort of your couch

Pre-washedfor soft, shrink-resistant durable fabric

Quarter brogues with minimal detailing remain appropriate for cocktail attire, while heavily brogued styles lean too casual for most cocktail occasions

An evening reception tends to lean more formal anyway, so its completely okay to pick dresses with dramatic details like high slits, plunging necklines, or metallic accents