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While we learn more about these traditions, brides-to-be are branching out and catching the latest gown styles that challenge this "White Wedding" concept, which you can see in dress trends like the Black Bridal Gown

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The idea was that any woman at a difficult moment can imagine herself a Duchess, although, at a difficult moment, you could never have squeezed a James gown into the stall of a ladies room. See more from this series of advertising here: 10 stunning vintage evening dresses worthy of the red carpet: Eye-catching form-fitting bodycon styles from the 1950s & 1960s

In this guide, well unravel the mysteries of dress codes, from the most formal white-tie affairs to casual weekend ensembles