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Because yellow is such a strong daytime color, the guidance on choosing a cocktail dress for afternoon events applies especially well, since yellow is one of the palettes that reads beautifully in natural light

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Each venue dictates a different level of formality, and the savvy shopper knows that preparation begins with research

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