It is the delicate balance between the garment itself and the careful curation of accessories, footwear, outerwear, and beauty choices
The only thing that these two styles have in common is that neither requires you to put on a blazer or jacket
Semi-formal is a step down with guests typically wearing suits, blazers, dress pants, midi or cocktail dresses
Martin also wore a vintage tie and cufflinks from my Dad and shoes from Loake, a heritage brand with beautiful classic brogues
Pair this lip color with a contoured face and dramatic lashes for a sultry evening makeup look
Unless the invitation says otherwise, its always best to avoid the color white (or anything similar, like ivory) for a wedding