Q. I'm attending my best friend's wedding next year. There is no dress code but my friend asked everyone to wear what they feel comfortable in. I’ve already started looking for dresses. I would love to wear something like a cocktail dress but I know that not everyone will be wearing dressy clothes. So I'm looking for a great dress, that isn't too overdressed but still quite sophisticated and worthy for a best friend's wedding. I would love a green one, I never had one but I always wanted one, my skin is quite pale but green matches so great with my green eyes. Do you have any recommendations for a great green not too overdressed but still sophisticated dress? -Green Girl
A. I’ve got plenty of options for green dresses that are sophisticated, but not over the top. You didn’t mention the time of year for the wedding, but when it comes to weddings you can generally get away with bare shoulders, strapless or halter styles all year long no matter if it’s cold or warm outside. While you mention that not all the guests will be dapper and dazzling I am positively adamant that for a best friend’s wedding, you should dress up. Quite frankly, unless someone gets married in the woods, guests should dress well for the occasion .
1. Kay Unger A-Line Satin Dress, $350 at saks.com
2. Caroline short dress, $129.99 at jcrew.com
3. Maggy London Silk Chiffon Halter Dress, $98 at nordstrom.com
4. A Common Thread V-Neck Empire Dress, $294 at nordstrom.com
5. Silk puff-sleeve dress, $148 at bananarepublic.com
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