At the end of the day, true black tie a pretty strict dress code sometimes you can get away with a midnight blue tuxedo, or an off-white dinner jacket with black tuxedo trousers, but the tried and true look is straight up black and white
Also, when accounting for fit, remember that the size of the shirt may change with time
I love an elegant maxi dress in a subtle print (like a small floral or polka dot) and you can absolutely look at a darker color palette than youd normally go for in the Summer (navy is forever an easy color to accessorize)
This dotted mini dresswith frill cuffs, a square neckline, and an asymmetric tieis proof that long sleeves can work for a summer wedding too
Turning to my supervising rabbi who had already offered me astute guidance during my ten month long internship, I brought up the subject of rabbinic attire and how important it may or may not be to congregants