prom dresses with high neckline A-Line Black Neck Tulle Long Dress, Black Evening Dress US 8 / Black With sheer mesh cut outs and a sleeveless racerback bodice Rachel Allan 70958 Beaded High

Dress length: the length of the dress should dictate the type of boots you get

"If you can pick your own jewelry and shoes, look through what you already have or check thrift stores and websites like Facebook Marketplace for a good deal," she suggests

They were also great about making sure that I could get my dress in time with all the delays due to COVID

A black cotton midi shirtdress, layered under a black-and-white tweed jacket, with simple strappy black sandals

As the traditional colour for brides, it may not be the first choice for bridesmaids dresses, however 18 months after THE Royal Wedding (and who wouldnt want to look like Pippa Middleton in that fabulous Alexander McQueen Dress) it is a colour that is only growing in popularity