This complete ensemble is ideal for courthouse weddings, modern city celebrations, and any event where you want to stand out with sharp, tailored sophistication rather than a traditional dress
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Soft tones sit beside vivid ones, so picking one depends on light or mood
Roelofs, the Rijksmuseum's curator for 17th-century Dutch painting, smilingly says he always dresses to match the painting he'll be discussing: Today he sports a deep-blue shirt and sky-blue tie
Filogomo suggests layering a lacy blouse or top, or a pretty scarf, under a sleeveless dress