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In her book, Audrey Style , Pamela Keogh Clarke writes: the Hepburn Givenchy partnership reached the apogee of refined elegance as Holly Golightlys hangover chic caused a run on triple strand faux pearl necklaces, sleeveless dresses and oversized dark sunglasses that continues to this day. The hot pink silk cocktail dress studded with green rhinestones and with a pink bow around the waist was paired with a collarless, three-quarter sleeved coat in the same vibrant pink

Pearls sometimes get a bad rep for being outdated or too traditional, but we beg to differ

Consider light and airy fabrics and summer colors for weddings with high temps

A fitted natural-waist bodice usually allows the movement more easily than one fitted all the way through the hip