brown and turquoise dress Exclusive Quinceañera at Sarah's Couture Halter tie neckline. Brown Ballroom Dress | Turquoise

As I mentioned earlier, sometimes it's the non-traditional choice that makes for the best outfit

Three quick fixes if you are worried about the funeral factor: Go bold with bouquets -- white, blush, coral, or wildflowers create instant contrast Add metallic accessories -- gold or rose gold jewelry, shoes, and hair pieces warm up the palette Choose a fabric with movement -- chiffon, tulle, or lightweight crepe adds softness and flow Color Palettes That Work With Black Bridesmaid Gowns One of the biggest advantages of black bridesmaid gowns is that black pairs with literally every color

This dress features long sleeves, smocked waist, ruffles on shoulders, and a string tie split neck

Common Mistakes A common mistake beginners make is moving their entire dominant arm up and down instead of isolating the movement to the fingers