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Their high rise, front crease, and subtly flared legs give them an elongating effect

Nothing poses a getting-ready quandary quite like black tie optional. Its vague and can result in guests wearing a hodgepodge of looks that are all over the map when it comes to levels of formality, Alexandra Macon, Vogue contributing editor and co-founder of wedding e-commerce site Over the Moon says

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Tradition Meets Rebellion: Why Brides Now Ask Black vs White Wedding Dress? For a long time, the answer to What color is your wedding dress? was simply assumed: white