black mesh bodycon dress Strapless – The Diamond Boutique DARING DIVA Drawstring Side Mesh

The slingback detail adds some light support as well as an elegant point of interest

This gown is for the bold and confident woman who wants to shine in classic, show-stopping style

Below, we've rounded up the most elegant dresses for black-tie weddings in every style and silhouette, from beautiful ball gowns to sophisticated slip dresses

'I know different cultures have different opinions on wedding guest attire but for me the only colour off limits is white!' she says, adding, 'Black suits are common for men to wear to weddings so I felt that allowance should extend to all guests.' Hannah-Banks Walker, Grazia 's head of fashion commerce, would personally avoid wearing top-to-toe black

Shell: 94% Polyamide 6% Elastane