Bu the fact of the matter is, if you already have access to garments that will allow you to create a Black-Tie Optional ensemble, your own clothes may, literally and figuratively, be a better fit for you
And, if you feel like you may need to refresh the LBD section of your wardrobe, scope out some of our favorite affordable iterations on the market now from the likes of Amazon, Nordstrom, and Abercrombie & Fitch that apply specifically to the Halloween costumes we curated here, from Maleficent and Bellatrix Lestrange to simpler, more nostalgic DIY Halloween costumes, such as a Beanie Baby, which wouldn't be complete without a makeshift Ty tag
The bodies just kept piling up and it all started to feel a bit too messy and convoluted by the end
For hair and makeup, both the bride-to-be and guests should aim for a polished look that suits the formality, with the bride-to-be perhaps leaning slightly more done-up as the woman being celebrated
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