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Is the wedding at a rustic hall or a ballroom

Smart casual is about the intentional, thoughtful touches to an outfit, and a classy pair of shades or a watch can help this along

Wear it with equally sparkling earrings

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This Christmas-inspired styled shoot at the Liriodendron Mansion in northern Maryland shows what one bridesmaid in a deep red dress looks like alongside the bride a useful reference for intimate weddings or elopements where the scale is intentionally small

Christian Omeshun is a brand owned by AShontay Hubbard, a woman of color (roundup of black owned plus brands here), and she offers curve hugging gowns for curvy women