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For an effortless nautical look, a simple dark blue dress worn with a pair of strappy sandals of the color of your choice and a cute handbag can be worn either on formal events on a boat (even on land!) or even a casual first date

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Bridesmaid dresses with sleeves are obviously best left for fall or winter weddings, and they look great in deep jewel tones like burgundy, dark green or navy blue

"Our visual system is supposed to throw away information about the illuminant and extract information about the actual reflectance," says Jay Neitz, a neuroscientist at the University of Washington

Look for more fitted styles or ones with button detailing for a more sophisticated and dressy look