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There's something so effortlessly cool about this combination

One of our biggest pieces of wedding dress shopping advice is to eat a light meal ahead of timesomething that will hold you over for a couple of hours (and ward off any nerves or jitters you may have)

Here are the things you should do (and should absolutely avoid doing) to rock cocktail style

Sleeves Sleeves on a retro wedding dress are so flattering whatever the style of wedding you are having

The sweetheart neckline highlights the collarbone beautifully, adding a classic charm that never goes out of style

Proportion also plays a role in how the dress interacts with your natural stature