Waist covering: Cummerbund: - Pleated fabric band worn around the waist - Pleats should face upward (historically used to hold theatre tickets) - Typically black silk, though midnight blue or maroon is acceptable for creative events - Creates a clean line covering the trouser waistband Waistcoat (vest): - Low-cut formal vest, typically in black or midnight blue - Should not show below the dinner jacket button - More coverage than a cummerbund - Particularly effective in cooler weather You should wear one or the other, not both
Color: Rubin Red
Many people will come for cocktails straight from work, so business suits or dresses made to go from day to evening are fine
Most bridal parties require alterations for a perfect fit, such as hemming, straps, and waistline adjustments
If the smallest part of your waist is higher, measure there
What we do care about is, not the ex-boyfriend having his 15 seconds of fame, but the dress Nadine was wearing - which is, in fact, our dress - only ours is in black: love, kisses and vintage, Juliana