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Less pastel costume, more modern romance

Go bolder than you think, not that theres anything wrong with going simple and graceful, Mary says, noting that out-of-towners often find simpler hats to be a tad underwhelming once they arrive at the Derby

Seersucker Next to linen, seersucker is one of the definitive warm-weather fabrics

By mastering wedding attire etiquette, youll always be prepared to look your best and make the most of the joyous occasion.

We love these easy to wear slip dresses and this one was clearly inspired by the 1920's with it's godet hemline and straight bias cut silhouette

The Hollywood star left her shoulder-length brunette locks loose with the flat-ironed strands framing her face