"Sandra" is an elegant retro-inspired tea length wedding dress that combines gorgeous Alencon lace with lightweight organza. (Etsy, $395+) 10. Satin 50s Bridal Midi Gown If you are planning your ...

According to experts, a formal wedding dress code means you can show off some ankle skin, and there's no classier way to do that than with a full midi- or tea-length skirt, a pair of gorgeous ...

In the '50s, full-skirted dresses became highly fashionable. Commonly these dresses were tea-length, hitting mid-calf, but they certainly could be longer.

Midi dresses are very popular right now, and they are on trend as a mother of the bride dress. It allows for a beautiful compromise between a more youthful mini and a formal gown. Tea length ...

An alternative to formal wedding-guest dresses beyond a tux could be a dark suit, like in a burgundy hue, or this eggplant-colored ensemble for a menswear-inspired silhouette.