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Purse & Jewelry Styling Tips: Stick with a white, beige, or even coral purse for contrast with the shoes and dress

Underdone and still wet is the key

Many of the style choices have rich backstories, such as the reason why Billy Porter wore a gown and not a tux in 2019, which add context and depth to the red carpet moments

Pair this masquerade party outfit with black gloves, a vampy lip, and a lace veil, and youll leave everyone wondering who the woman behind the mask is

But before you begin your search (which usually happens six to eight months before the wedding), brush up on mother-of-the-bride attire etiquette

I often carry a lightweight cardigan for air conditioning set at arctic levels, but I dress for comfort and joy now, not for outdated rules that tell women to hide themselves