white and black mother of the bride dress And Groom Dresses The contrasting black and white color palette ensures you stand out while maintaining elegance and refinement Black Mother of the Bride

E624 Strapless Fit & Flare Wedding Dress w/ Glitter Tulle Overskirt Style No

A classic dark color is a reliable, elegant choice for a ballroom, since it never competes with the venues own grandeur

The award-winning actress switched things up from a plain black dress to a flower-and-polka dot number for Vanity Fair' s NYC party celebrating the launch of the 2003 Tribeca Film Festival

I selected some of my longtime favourite Spring/Summer accessories for this look (which should look very familiar if you frequent my STYLE archives!), including these a cognac leather sandal with a sculptural wooden heel (although you cant see much of them in these images!) and my trusty Balinese round rattan bag

Its a great choice for a group that enjoys playful competition and strong character dynamics