black mesh midi dress Trina Ruched – Retrofete sheer mesh overlay with a ribbed midweight slip Cap Sleeve Embellished Mesh Midi

Chiffon, satin, crepe, silk blends, polished cotton, organza details, lace used carefully, and pleated fabrics can all work

"You can't go wrong with a tried-and-true uniform look, but more groups are opting to mix between fabrics, hemlines and really having fun with the palette in lieu of a matchy-matchy vibe." As for popular bridesmaid dress colors, neutral shades like champagne, taupe and black are only going to pick up steam this year, Lee Chen says, as well as versatile and simple silhouettes that can be worn again outside of the bridesmaid role

The six-yard fabric costing 3,000 were produced in the province of Misamis Oriental, processed in Manila, and woven in the province of Aklan

This color is reserved for the bride (or the couple), so save your white sundress for another weekend instead