This does not mean that you should go bonkers, but rather that you can add a few flairs of color if youre into doing so and if you wont be taking attention away from people such as newlyweds
Thankfully we have a few resources like Bridal Stylists, like Alysia Cole of Alysia Cole Styling and Julie Sabatino of The Stylish Bride and the Sample Size Solution, to help mitigate things and platforms like Pretty Pear Bride, for representation, resources, and community
I relied on this approach often in grad school when I couldnt afford a brand-new dress for every wedding (which felt like all the time!)
It is also available with a red and black paneled bodice Additionally, the same style is available with either a black and gold Fleur De Lis print bodice (shown above) or a blue and gold Fleur De Lis print bodice
Keep patterns conservative for business, go a little more expressive for cocktail
Notions & Fabric: 2 yards rayon jersey - $16 (Note: For the 3/4 version, 2.5 yards is called for, but cutting on a single layer reduces fabric waste by quite a bit