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For example, if youre wearing an embellished or statement gown, simple and refined accessories are the way to go

Bright, bold colors like coral, turquoise, sunny yellow, and fuchsia look stunning against summer landscapes

Mistake 2: Measuring Yourself Alone Why it fails: It is nearly impossible to keep the measuring tape level and properly positioned while measuring your own back, hips, and hollow-to-floor

A pair of emerald green pointed-toe pumps, a matching green clutch, and emerald-toned earrings create a striking accent that pops against the warm brown backdrop

"For cocktail, you cant go wrong with a party skirt," Gailliot explains

Its a rare style these days and hard to find, but for the true style buff, its worth the hunt