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What to actually avoid: dark saturated colors under lighter robes (bleed-through), heavily patterned fabrics in large group settings (they fragment), and neon anything under flash

It should go without saying but crop tops and biker shorts are a way of life during these warmer months

I was scared of not finding the right dress but Sharon took her time to make sure the dress I got was perfect and made me feel like a princess

Choose dark brown or oxblood Oxfords or derbies, a white or pale blue dress shirt, and a tie that echoes the brown tones of your shoes

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In terms of shoes styles, these are go-tos to elevate a navy dress: pointy pump or mule with stiletto heels, fine-heeled strappy sandals or pointed-toe ballet flats