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The Rare Beauty founder went with a monochrome Ulla Johnson suit

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Choose a halter dress in a silky fabric or a structured cotton blend that hits mid-thigh

Delicately flowing from the natural waist, luxurious chiffon glides down the figure, opening at the thigh for a high side slit and resolving into a long sweeping train to complete this divine bridal look.

However, black suits are more accepted in certain circles, such as among clergymen and those working in the funeral industry