black silver formal dresses and Long Sleeve Short Party Dress 020 Black/Silver / 00 this gown complements a range of U.S Elegant Formal Dresses | ALYCE

She went all-in on the vintage vibes with a classic red lip and and elegant updo

H&M Sequined A-Line Dress ($50) If youre looking for more of a showstopper piece, this shimmering dress is for you

Paris, Miroir de La Mode: Crinolines et Calches, 1855-1867

A tailored jumpsuit in satin or velvet, or a sequined one for a bolder moment, is a modern and entirely appropriate festive choice

Body types that adhere to societies standard of 'beautiful': slim, but hourglass figures in what has been prescribed as the 'right' places, toned, womanly (but crucially not heavy)

Cork, espadrille, or solid wedges all work beautifully for garden settings