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This slightly more unusual shade creates visual interest while remaining appropriate for both business and formal occasions

You will have to stretch the neckbinding just slightly to fit

Butterick has done an excellent job reproducing the royal familys wedding dresses in such a short amount of time, and Im sure they will be the most popular wedding dress patterns for the next couple years, at least

In my experience, choosing a fabric with a slight sheen like this satin-mix helps a black outfit look expensive and intentional rather than somber

Metallic gold heeled sandals and a beaded clutch bring a celebratory shimmer