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This fabulous dress is made in a rich polka dot brocade in magenta and purple sculpted to a strapless bodice

Once you understand that principle, choosing among cocktail gowns becomes far more intuitive, because you can look at any dress and predict whether its lines will lengthen you or cut you in half

Men attending spring black tie weddings can experiment with midnight blue tuxedos or textured fabrics like subtle jacquard

If you consider yourself a minimalist, we suggest warm and pastel hues like coral or lemon-yellow, rather than the black and jewel tones associated with dressier ceremonies