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A selection of 10 cheery colors means you have great options for matching or coordinating bridesmaid dresses, and when the celebrations are over, you can easily wear this dress to the next black-tie event on your calendar

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Jewel tones remain the strongest and most reliable color choices for black tie occasions because they were essentially designed for formal evening settings