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One new trend in capes we saw and LOVED the hooded cape

Think luxurious red velvet dresses, white faux-fur trims, thigh-high boots, glittering accessories and a touch of gold sparkle

But today, women have more choices, from floor-length to midi to mini optionsmeaning they no longer need to restrict themselves to floor-length styles

Jewel tones, metallics, velvets, and festive layers could lay the groundwork of your wedding dress code vision board, like the one below

And while I've since atoned for my bridal shower fashion sin and she was a pretty great sport about the whole thing, her words, "I almost bought and wore the same dress!" haunt me profusely to this day