WEDDING PARTY LOOKS

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On the most important day of their lives, brides want the most important women in their lives standing at their side and looking picture perfect. When it comes to what these VIPs are wearing, brides are drawing some inspiration from the past while going fearlessly into the future.

MISMATCHED DRESSES Who says bridesmaids must look exactly the same? More and more, brides are dressing their leading ladies in gowns with different colors, necklines and lengths, meaning each member of her party can pick a style that suits her. The key is not to match, but to coordinate and complement.

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COWL NECKLINES The resurgence of 80s and 90s fashion has brought back fun, flirty features to bridesmaid and wedding dresses, including cowl necklines. Draping elegantly below the collarbone, a cowl neck is almost always flattering — regardless of body type.

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BOLD COLOR So long to blaze’ hues that make your girls fade into the background. As the new decade begins, brides are going for vibrant, forceful colors like burgundy, navy or sapphire blue, yellow, turquoise and all shades of purple.