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Nothing poses a getting-ready quandary quite like black tie optional. Its vague and can result in guests wearing a hodgepodge of looks that are all over the map when it comes to levels of formality, Alexandra Macon, Vogue contributing editor and co-founder of wedding e-commerce site Over the Moon says

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Sandals or Slides get the look: In the summer a classic choice with a white dress, be it more dressy or laid-back, is a pair of sandals or slides