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The barely-there Feather-Lite was Caldwells pick for her own wedding day, impressively remaining secure all day in the heat

Black and White Midi Off the Shoulder Mother of the Bride Dress with Slit Bust: Wear the bra you will be wearing with the dress, and pull the tape across the fullest part of the bust

While black has been associated with evil and solemn rituals like funerals which could explain why brides stay away from the hue back in the 14th century, the high-quality dyes that the color required cemented the hue as a must-have for nobility to distinguish themselves

Read on to find out more about how to dress appropriately for a black-tie wedding

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