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While green is associated with nature, red conjures primal energy

Though if you're not sure about pulling off a bold shade, then Bradford suggests letting your bright dress have its moment in the spotlight

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Sage green bridesmaid dresses are perfect for spring and summer ceremonies in Provence, Dordogne, or Burgundy, where the gentle green mirrors surrounding olive groves, climbing ivy, and vineyard leaves

As the silhouette of the little black dress evolved to accommodate the fashionable shape of each consecutive decade, it became more of a social institution than a design, according to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) in New York City

Smart refers simply to appearing intentional