purple empire waist dress Lilac Beautiful Lavender embroidered organza dress Ever Pretty Empire Waist Dress

If I was still at Selfridges and using high end fashion speak, I would be pointing out the vertical switch of texture from what appears to be crepe to a softly draping satin making a statement about the two sides of a woman (you see, Ive still got it)

As a bridesmaid in my friends wedding, I wore this pair of shapewear all day and loved that the waistband stayed in place

Velvet Floral Print Cowl Neck Maxi This sleek maxi dress shows off a fitted cut along with one of our favorite fabrics for the fall season - velvet floral prints

Because courthouse dresses tend to be simpler, accessories carry more weight in creating that bridal feeling