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In 2015 the online world briefly tilted off its axis as we all gazed into a beguiling photo of a blue-and-black dress

Placket Style You know that strip of buttonholes going down one side of your shirt

But I immediately recognized the dress and pose worn by Mom as that of French queen Marie Leszczyska (reigned 1725-68)

All the classic and casual shoes mentioned above will work, minus the sneakers

Here are some of our favorite silhouettes, necklines, and sleeve styles to look for in a winter wedding guest dress

Or, if you're dying to try something out of the ordinary (we understand, it's not every day you get to do this) interpret the trend or look in a way that is a bit more palatable