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However, if the bride insists on everyone getting glammed up professionally (and has a specific vision for both hair and makeup), it's customary for them to foot the bill.

Strategist senior editor Hilary Reid, who owns two pairs of the Effortless pants, says the fabric is airy enough to not feel stuffy even on hot days. Reid has worn hers both for work and casually, and she puts it best: Theyre an innocuous pair of black pants that can go with just about anything

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If youre paying for dresses it is perfectly reasonable to ask your bridesmaids to purchase their own shoes (or wear shoes they might already have), says Shaw

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The sweetheart neckline exudes romance, while delicate spaghetti straps framefor an effortlessly elegant touch