We added 1/2" (12 mm) to the bust circumference and 3/4" (19 mm) to the bodice length
Here is what we used on this project
The styling approach determines whether the dress reads as polished wedding guest or accidentally near-bridal. For a formal dress for wedding guest in champagne, matte or semi-matte fabrics (chiffon, lace overlay, crepe) are safer than satin, and colorful or distinctly non-bridal accessories create the necessary visual distinction
Fashion Styles: Elegant, Romantic, Formal, Feminine, Glamorous
Select the dark-shaded low-heel oxfords made of leather or suede leather to match your elegant formal attires
Some parties are fancier than others and ask guests to dress to the nines