black sequin evening dress Goddess Gown Lined with a lace Lady Black Tie - Nicole

Take dusty blue dress and burgundy dress, for instance, contrast between the light and dark tones makes both stand out

For the pickle, craft a romper with felt polka dots over a green onesie for a more sweet than sour sidepick. Get the tutorial at Oh Yay Studio

Matching Shoes and Bag This outfit is more on the casual side of smart casual, but I still included it here because the base of the outfit has so many of the same smart casual elements: a nicer sweater (chenille is such a fun texture), medium wash jeans, and, of course, cognac brown ankle boots and the coordinating tote

This year's top colors have permeated bridesmaid dresses, so you can stay on trend on the wedding day