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If that's the case, you might want to consider bridesmaid dresses with different styles in the same color (think: varying lengths, necklines and silhouettes)

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When it comes to maintaining the black tie dress code class, but at a slightly more casual level, our top tip is to look for a more modern style (read: materials, design and shape) and steer clear of the classic, luxurious materials that dictate an evening black tie affair

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