black and white pinstripe dress shirt Men's Collar & French Cuff Double Stripe in 19½ 36/37 / Black yet feel incredibly soft and comfortable Veronica Beard Saku Striped Button-Down

The fabric itself has a subtle sheen and raised pattern that catches light beautifully in candlelit settings

Universally flattering choicesnavy, pewter, champagne, dusty rose, silver, soft sage, and dusk bluetend to photograph well across various venues and lighting conditions

Ideally, once you have learned the basics of draping (ie the basic bodice and the straight skirt) you will in future want to choose a base fabric that is a similar weight and drape to your final fabric

Chocolate buttercream: Beat butter for 3 minutes on high until soft and fluffy

It comes in other cute patterns too

From Jovani, this short designer dress has sequin designs from the v-neckline to the hem for a jaw-dropping look at homecoming, sweet-16 parties, and other semi-formal events