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When dressing for any upcoming party, the best advice is to consider the venue its being held at and its guests

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According to Chicago-based personal stylist, Jenny Applegate, wedding cocktail attire falls somewhere in between a girls night out and a formal occasion

Thankfully, because beaches are an ultra-popular wedding venue for summer nuptials, most wedding dress designers and bridal salons offer lightweight looks that are fit for the occasion

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