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for winter weddings especially, a layering strategy matters as much as the dress

The importance of the dress is made clear not least by its two auctions

This Embroidered Henna Party Waer Black Velvet Bridal Dress from our wedding collection features gold lace applique and beadings with long juliet sleeves and sweetheart neck

Young boys and girls in the 1990s wore casual styles throughout the decade

In general, however, black-tie doesn't mean black, and colour is usually welcome as long as the silhouette feels formal enough (floor-length dresses would be a safe bet)

Paradoxically, the LBD can be modest and polished, bold and alluring