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A small selection of designers created their own versions of the Kate Middleton reception dress, and we think they nailed it

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Pairing a reddish-brown with a beige-brown will look like youre styling two different colors, even though they are both technically brown. You will never go wrong with an elegant all-white or white and ivory outfit Sophisticated, NYC-ready all-black look Easy and classic hues of beige or brown Or even a casual-chic gray on gray, with a touch of brown or yellow accessories

With fall on our minds, we can't help but get a jumpstart on buying some darker-hued pieces.