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The fitted construction through the torso and hips creates an elongated, sculptural line that reads as formal and intentional at a distance, and the flare at the knee creates movement and drama during the walk and the turn that rewards the social nature of a black tie party

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Casual typically means that the wedding is at a less-formal venue: like the beach or a barn

Many couples opt for dressy casual as the dress code for daytime weddings, rehearsal dinners, post-wedding brunches, and outdoor receptions

Ladies love cabanas and daybeds