EmRata Wore a Timeless Dress Trend to Her BFF's NYC Wedding
When your bestie is as stylish as Emily Ratajkowski, you know she can be trusted to pick out the perfect dress for any occasion. Even on your wedding day. This was the cast last week when the model and podcast host attended the New York City nuptials of BFF Katherine Mendenhall and Marcos Alvarado. Sporting a simple floor-length black gown with a square neckline, a voluminous '90s blowout, and rectangular sunglasses, EmRata was no doubt on the event's best-dressed list.
It's the simplicity that makes the little or long black dress a perfect choice for weddings year round, whether you're close to the couple or joining the festivities as a plus one. It's classic without being too revealing, but also provides a neutral palette for having fun with accessories — even if you aren't carrying a super cute flower boy down the aisle.
Inspired? Same. In fact, I've scrapped my original summery look for a simple but flattering little black dress for the upcoming NYC wedding on my calendar.
Ahead, browse 13 little and long black dresses that are both appealing and appropriate for weddings year round, including a few that are on sale for Memorial Day weekend. The only tough part? Choosing shoes that will let you keep dancing until dawn.
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Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks.
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