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This year, one of the standout shades is yellow, which appeared in a full spectrum of shade variations including a zesty lemon at Prabal Gurung, rich buttercup at Helmut Lang, and ultra-bright neon at Coach

Sweet, savory, tangy, and nutty, it has everything you could want and then some

However, if designer dressing and formal attire are your thing, and you can't wait to show up in a fantastic designer dress, we also have options for how to find the best designer gowns and stand-out formal looks for your next black tie wedding

While floor-length gowns remained the standard for formal weddings, many brides also chose tea-length dresses, particularly for afternoon or second weddings, reflecting the growing popularity of more practical, mid-length styles