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Navy blue, with its rich depth, flatters every skin tone and brings a sense of understated elegance thats never out of place, no matter the season

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Theres also the option to rent, although this isnt quite as popular with dresses as it is with wedding suits

While that formula evokes the combination famously pioneered by former First Lady Michelle Obama, the Queens propensity to recycle her own wardrobe items (even if she is one of the worlds richest women, she is notoriously thrifty) is said to have inspired Duchess Catherine to follow suit

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A charcoal gray suit for women is also an excellent choice that's easily adaptable for both work and wedding wear