Category 1980s French Cocktail Dresses Alexander McQueen F/W 1998 "Joan" Beaded Dress By Alexander McQueen Located in PARIS, FR Intricately embroidered with metallic thread, faceted beads and iridescent sequins in floral motifs
A rising fashion icon of the time was the American Wallace Simpson, who famously became Duchess of Windsor and was known for her sophisticated yet free-spirited style
They work by gripping the skin with your body's natural heat, and the waterproof, sweatproof design means they'll stay put all wedding day long
The semi-formal dress code typically includes wardrobe staples like the little black dress (LBD) or colorful party dresses, both of which can be easily dressed up or down for different semi-formal occasions
But if you're on the hunt for an excuse to get away with something less showy and more familiar with your personal style, then an ambiguous semi-formal dress code requirement just might be your friend