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A sharp blazer with chinos or dark tailored jeans, polished loafers, and a tucked-in shirt will keep things balanced

Choose warmer sand, tan, or taupe instead of pale ivory-beige

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And with a wedding to plan, figuring out what to wear to your rehearsal dinner can easily get pushed to the side and become stressful

Camille La Vie notes that mermaid prom dresses are made to embrace your inner sea princess, while ballgowns are perfect for those who want to wear glass slippers. For a modern twist, cutout designs are gaining traction

It was used as a Scottish symbol of power