mother of bride cocktail dress La Femme Evening 29959 style openings Champagne Print Off Shoulder Mother

The v-neckline is so flattering and not too low for modesty

I bring flip flops for the day but throw in a pair of nicer sandals for evening strolls

Cocktail-appropriate options abound in playful, asymmetrical silhouettes, be they intricately draped like these Victoria Beckham and Acler neutral-toned beauties, or simpler, slip-inspired pieces from Jason Wu and Stella McCartney

Wearing Atelier Versace at the Cannes Film Festival in 2011

The muted sage tone transforms this silhouette into a romantic Soft Green Vacation Dress perfect for luxury travel wardrobes

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