blue and white striped mini dress Anderson Stripe Strapless 70%Polyester Navy Striped Rugby Mini Dress

The other dress I considered (image at the top of this post), was this A-line gown, but when I posted both on Instagram for feedback, the mermaid one was the clear favorite

This has all been ingrained via generations of social shaming, so I don't know how much good it will do for me to say, "Just wear whatever you want, regardless of whether it's traditionally masculine or not

France (motherland of Christian Louboutin) and America (motherland of Toms) fighting over foot comfort tracks

I dressed Trusty the Duck (the Duck Tape Mascot) in matching lapels and tie, added Duck Tape to my shoes, and added some Duck Tape jewelry

Elastic-trimmed v-neckline

While the singer noted that he was most emotional during the Christian wedding, for both of them, the most important part was honoring their respective and their combined cultures