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When they werent wearing a tunica, married women would adopt a stola , a simple garment that was associated with traditional Roman virtues, especially modesty

While black, navy and other deep colors are certainly formal, for women, really as long as the fabric and style of the gown is formal, nearly any color aside from white, ivory, and cream, and any very pale shades of blush and champagne that might read as ivory, will work for formal events - especially for spring and summer

If, like me, black clothing makes up at least 90% of your wardrobe, the thought of finding a wedding guest dress for basically any season that isn't winter may fill you with dread

Gold, a symbol of abundance, is everywhere, from jewelry given the bride at the engagement ceremony to the red and gold banners bearing the Double Happiness symbol, which guests may sign instead of a guest book

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