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Hello, I'm going to a wedding in May that will be hot because we are in south Louisiana (not New Orleans) and the event is fully outdoors, the dress code is "colorful formal gowns/cocktail dresses." I am tearing my hair out trying to find something that fits the dress code, won't make me sweat like a pig, and also—here's the kicker—doesn't have tiny straps/isn't strapless. While they are adorable, my assets do NOT allow for any beautiful, delicate slip dresses.
The couple is not from this area so that's why I am struggling to find something to wear. Where I live, obviously it is always hot and outdoor weddings are usually more casual affairs. I know this dress is too casual, but for reference this is the dress that literally everyone in my family is telling me to wear, and I just don't think it's appropriate for something that is specifically a gown/cocktail event lol, even if it's gonna be 90 degrees outside with infinity percent humidity.
If you have any ideas, I am open to hearing them! :) Thank you so much!