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Match this look with a cream pocket square and ivory bloom boutonniere

Metallics and champagne hues: Soft golds, silvers, and champagne tones add a subtle glow and polished glamour, perfect for elevating a formal birthday look

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Ball gowns in black bring formal grandeur with the color adding depth to full skirts

Cut in a timeless fit and flare silhouette with princess seams and a full pleated skirt, it's crafted from a rich floral jacquard that brings depth and drama to every twirl

Matching the Mermaid to the Weddings Formality The single most important consideration for wearing a mermaid as a guest is the formality of the wedding, since the dramatic, formal silhouette suits some weddings far better than others