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Not blue shoes but when my mom married my dad she wore fun colored toe socks in place of a garter

Here you should: Cover your shoulders

Courtney Baldwin Courtney Arrington-Baldwin is the co-author of GROOMS: A Professional Stylists Guide to Wedding Planning for Every Budget

The colors to approach more thoughtfully are anything overly bright, neon, or attention-grabbing, which can read as less appropriate for the restrained, sophisticated tone of a diplomatic event

Norma Kamali Cayla Side Drape Gown In case the wedding invitation implies black-tie attire and not cocktail hour, the Cayla Side Drape Gown by Norma Kamali is fair game