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Styles with low backs, silky fabrics, pleated details, and full-length silhouettes are great choicesand remember that accessories and hair can always make your ensemble more formal

Apply shoe polish at least once a month (and more often if you wear these shoes on a daily basis) to protect the leather against water, revive its color and give it a clean shine

Slip into a backless black dress paired with sky-high heels and let the mix of classy and sassy do all the talking

For instance, a New England wedding might host a clam bake or lobster in the rough dinner, while the Mid-Atlantic might serve crabs, or you might have a Low Country Boil in the Southern US

Since each guest typically shares in the cost of the trip, it can be a budget friendly way to sneak in a vacation before the big day