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the historic Newport mansions are the epitome of Edwardian architecture and the perfect backdrop for an opulent estate wedding

For as long as anyone can remember, the black dress has been a key piece of feminine elegance

But it also looks perfectly festive and fresh with a bright patterned print dress like the one above

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An auction, or other gathering that brings in people from other communities (a wedding or a funeral for example), are prime opportunities to notice these differences in one place

The fact that it looks gloriously similar to *that* little gray tank dress that Carrie Bradshaw paired with a Gucci satchel, Manolo Blahnik sandals, and Ray-Ban Aviators in season two of Sex and the City (you know the one) only added to its appeal