It is generally best to avoid white shoes, as they can look too stark, and casual brown leather, which often clashes with the formality of black evening wear
But if you've got a tried-and-tested look that you want to reinvent with one purchase, then Bradford says it's all about statement heels
This gorgeous black dress features as black lace shell with bell sleeves and an empire waist, half lining, and interchangeable black and red velvet bows
The watch face should be simple and understated
Perceptual discounting , blue-yellow asymmetry and color constancy stop sounding distant once you can see them play out in a single famous photo
Get matching pajamas for the whole party (which you can re-wear on the wedding day, BTW), get all the bride's favorite junk food, make a spiked punch, and settle into a blanket fort for a corny movie marathon