pink off the shoulder dress Light Formal Maxi – Liymc line homecoming cocktail dress by LaDivine CD0194 floats just above the knee Bold Pink Off-Shoulder Mini Dress

The wingtip layout and perforated detailing give it a timeless dress shoe look, while the lace-up closure keeps the fit secure and classic

That's not to say mini dresses are totally off limits

Asking guests to follow a less formal dress code can allow for flexibility in fabric that leads to a more comfortable experience

20, 2009, Michelle Obama wore a custom-made lemongrass dress and matching overcoat by Cuban-American designer Isabel Toledo.Tannen Maury, Pool Via ReutersFirst lady Laura Bush wore a winter white cashmere dress and a matching embroidered coat designed by a design by Oscar de la Renta for the inauguration of her husband George W

The dress featured intricate floral detailing on the bodice and sleeves, a high neckline and pleating in the skirt