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Gentlemen: White dinner jackets made their debut in the 1930s as "a way for well-heeled vacationers to dress formally in the tropical heat without having to endure the heavy and dark-colored fabrics that were standard for evening wear at the time," blacktieguide.com reports

Accessories should be expressive yet subtle: a pair of statement earrings or a structured handbag

Whether your nuptials will be on the sand or you're just hosting your prewedding bachelorette near the water, a white beach cover-up is a must for your trousseau

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Black Tie Wedding Guest Dresses Elegance and Sophistication Attending a black-tie wedding is an opportunity to indulge in the glamour and luxury of formalwear