a line shirt dress Donna Karan Women's Short Sleeve Tie Front Maxi in Nightfall Combo Palm Blue, Size Medium or a spring event Cotton A Line Dress With

That said, if you're going for something bold, stick to bright, cheery colors like yellow or pink

Preference Round (Pref Night): This is the fanciest night, so go for a semi-formal or cocktail dress with heels

Structured Fabric with Built-In Support That Smooths the Stomach What makes this dress work so well for the stomach is the firmness of the fabric and how it holds its shape

Ruffle detailing

Ruffles Full of movement, and totally dreamy, this ultra-romantic look made its way down the Fall 2025 runways in droves at New York Bridal Fashion Week - from ruffled skirts to frilled veil trims

With cocktail attire, ties are actually optional but a suit or sport coat is still preferred