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For an 18th birthday, clean lines and understated details feel modern without being overwhelming, keeping the focus on the fit and fabric rather than excess embellishment

A classic white shirt and black Oxfords will always look good when paired with a simple overall dress

The Franklin Mint/Richfoto/AdMedia/Newscom Kate Middleton, the fiancee of Britain's Prince William, wore a ladylike blue engagement dress by designer Daniella Helayel for her label Issa

Alongside this in the final years of a decade, there was a return to 1940s and 1980s structured silhouettes, nipped-in waists and shoulder pads (Laver 293)

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For example, if your dress is not entirely blue, but has blue elements interspersed throughout, you can introduce blue in your makeup as well