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Bridesmaid dresses are traditionally full-length, but consider short, midi-length or jumpsuit options for a cool, contemporary look

In fact every time in the last 20 years a smart casual policy has been introduced, it gets reversed within an average of 6 months as people drift back to wearing suits because theyre just EASIER

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Not to mention, the rising temps mean more of these get togethers will end up in outdoor spaces, so you'll be needing those short sleeves and breathable fabrics

These are the looks that fulfill the dress to impress brief most directly while staying within the preppy vocabulary