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Women should wear a formal, floor-length ball gown

Its interesting and effortlessly cool, which is true to her personal style, yet still beautifully tailored and fashion-forward

But a sports coat in a contrasting color or pattern may also work well, depending on the overall formality of the wedding

Like any job there are ups but also downs along the way but hopefully more ups than downs

Navy evening dresses offer a softer alternative that still reads formal

The gown was created by Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello, and comprised three tiers of burgundy draping bunched together, completed by a sheer-effect top