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Minimalist gowns reflect the shift toward quiet luxury that has been made even more popular by the recent interest in Carolyn Bessette Kennedys iconic style, notes Melani Lust, owner of Melani Lust Photography

The ensemble shimmered with head-to-toe sequins, fringe detailing, and a metallic clasp accentuating the neckline.She completed the look with her signature glam, glossy skin, soft lashes, and a sleek, gelled, vintage-inspired hairstyle.Notably, the original version of Sweeney's gown has a cinematic legacy of its own, as Novak first wore it in The Legend of Lylah Clare, while legendary actress Joan Crawford donned it three decades earlier in Dorothy Arzner's 1937 film The Bride Wore Red

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But this season, I am a big fan of wearing non-traditional holiday dresses and going bold with a dark purple lip or a hot pink lip instead of red

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