floor length white dress Off-White One-Shoulder Long Prom with Corset Off / 10 Floor length Velvi - Saylor Pleated Satin

Full button-down front with a soft placket

Romantic silhouettes abound with staples including exquisitely constructed corsets, vintage-yet-modern basque waists, neck accessories, and dramatic trains

For shoes, stick with strappy sandals, a dressy espadrille wedge or bedazzled flats in a neutral shade

They're mysterious, powerful, and they have that whole "I've been around for centuries and know everything" vibe

With nearly two decades of experience as a wedding gown designer, small business owner, and vintage sewing enthusiast, Kpoene specializes in wedding gown design and the social history of wedding dresses