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Guests at the wedding could not understand why, in one photo of the dress being worn by the mother of the bride, the clearly blue and black-striped garment transformed into gold and white

Bottom flare has a lot of tulle in it to create volume

First up, work out what the event is for (is it a work do or your cousins baby shower?) Then consider where its taking place will you be in the ballroom of a posh hotel or a country garden

The goal here is to look cool but not over the top

Flattering and elaborate enough to look unique yet not flashy, this second wedding dress was pure elegance