It turns out that some hundred years ago, brown shoes and black pants were a common style
So yeah, unlike my usual childhood food memories, where I talk about how Nana Alice, Grandmas Viola and Gwen, Aunt Angie, or McCloud inspired the dish, this was one I came to know and love later in life, as a young adult
Besides lingerie (bra, slip, petticoat, stockings), the 1950s dress was accessorized with wrist length gloves, a small hat (and fab 50s hairstyle), jewelry (pearl necklace and earrings), purse and pumps (more about 1950s shoes styles here.) Where to buy 1950s dresses
To make your semi-formal look right for a fall wedding just add a fall-weight fabric in a pretty autumnal color and some accessories, and your semi-formal style will be good to go
Strapless sweetheart neckline, back zipper and hook-eye closure