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A knee-length or tea-length dress in soft pastel shades or floral prints is ideal

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Colors: Darker and more subdued colors are prevalent, although tasteful bright colors can be appropriate for certain formal events

When hemming curved areas like this, it can be helpful to sew a gathering stitch about 1/4 inch away the the edge first

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