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A casual affair places an emphasis on the bride, groom, and the ceremony and celebration, rather than the formality of tying the knot

Both work well, a matching two-piece suit reads slightly more formal, while a blazer and trouser combination gives you more room to experiment with contrasting colors and fabrics

This is different from a bandage dress, which shapes the body more firmly, or a sheath dress, which follows the body more gently without heavy cling

But because that maxi silhouette isn't exactly practical and is more associated with goth kids, it evolved into this shorter form instead, as seen on Winona Ryder and Moss