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Autumn-appropriate choices: Burgundy or wine backgrounds with gold florals Velvet fabrics with embroidered blooms Moody, darker floral palettes Fall wedding guest dresses with jewel-tone prints Winter formality: Black backgrounds with metallic floral details Deep emerald with cream or gold florals Navy with silver or white blooms Long sleeve wedding guest dresses in floral jacquard Common Floral Black Tie Mistakes Avoid these pitfalls when selecting patterned formal wear: Mistake 1: Choosing daytime florals for evening events Solution: Select darker grounds and more sophisticated print styles Mistake 2: Mixing multiple patterns Solution: Keep accessories solid when wearing floral dresses Mistake 3: Going too casual with fabric Solution: Invest in silk, satin, or velvet rather than cotton Mistake 4: Wearing bright, summery prints to winter events Solution: Match floral palette to season Mistake 5: Overwhelming the outfit with too much detail Solution: Let the dress be the statement

Mainly because it was incredibly expensive to extract the pigment from the only animal who produced such a colour, the murex snail

The peak in popularity of burgundy dresses is noted around Christmas, New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day

The sumptuous organza fabric feels as luxurious as silk against your skin, while the flexible off-shoulder neckline adapts to your style

And always remember, posture is powerful