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July rooftops punish the wrong choice

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If styled correctly, they can be just as impactful as a traditional gownmaybe even more so

Across every season, the same principle holds: choose a dress that celebrates you and suits the kind of party you are having, adjusted for the weather so you stay comfortable and feel wonderful from the first guests arrival to the last dance

But came out in flashes, like a forgotten VHS tape you watch occasionally

In terms of shoes styles, these are go-tos to elevate a navy dress: pointy pump or mule with stiletto heels, fine-heeled strappy sandals or pointed-toe ballet flats