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Keep patterns conservative for business, go a little more expressive for cocktail

This does not mean that you should go bonkers, but rather that you can add a few flairs of color if youre into doing so and if you wont be taking attention away from people such as newlyweds

Thankfully we have a few resources like Bridal Stylists, like Alysia Cole of Alysia Cole Styling and Julie Sabatino of The Stylish Bride and the Sample Size Solution, to help mitigate things and platforms like Pretty Pear Bride, for representation, resources, and community

The back of this gown zips up beneath pearl buttons.

I relied on this approach often in grad school when I couldnt afford a brand-new dress for every wedding (which felt like all the time!)