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Whether youre attending a summer garden ceremony or an autumnal soire, these rich hues offer a timeless yet contemporary appeal

Image from The Vintage Traveller (used with permission) Swirl dresses are very popular and collectible today

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Some cool browns include slate brown, certain burgundy or oxblood tones (especially burgundy because it has more purple in it), and dark wood hues like cedar or umber

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