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It is recommended to avoid fitted models, preferring a looser cut

Lets look at some basic dos of wearing semi-formal attire: Consider the time of day and location of the wedding: A daytime summer wedding at a beach venue might call for lighter fabrics and colors compared to a formal evening wedding

Pockets in the skirt complete this look

Red dresses remain a seasonal favorite during colder months

The younger "mod" generation preferred, in general, a miniskirt on their versions of the dress and designers catering to the youth culture continued to push the envelope - shortening the skirt even more, creating cutouts or slits in the skirt or bodice of the dress, using sheer fabrics such as netting or tulle