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"The main distinction between a mother-of-the-bride dress and a mother-of-the-groom dress often comes down to color coordination and the order in which they are selected," explains Leora Platt, creative director at Teri Jon, a go-to brand for both MOBs and MOGs

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When you use two of the three colors from a triad, you have a triadic variation

A satin red cocktail dress with minimal embellishment works beautifully for wedding guest attire and evening receptions, while sequined styles naturally suit holiday celebrations and festive gatherings

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