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Photos: America the Beautiful: Do the Charleston

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    MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN

    Yes, it’s a garden-party dress, but, no, it’s not just sweetness and light. Model Karen Elson is wrapped up like a birthday present in Carolina Herrera’s wicked black-and-cream organza evening dress; Carolina Herrera, NYC. Fred Leighton choker. Parasol from Early Halloween, NYC. Judith Leiber minaudière.

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    SWEET CAROLINA

    Nina Ricci silk-organza dress; Barneys, NYC, 212.826.8900

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    SOUTHERN GOTHIC

    This is a darker, more intriguing take on a flower print. Mulberry wrap dress, $2,300; Mulberry, NYC. Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci lilac skirt (worn as a slip); givenchy.com. Chanel cuffs.

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    GREAT BALLS OF FIRE

    What does a Scarlett woman wear on a romantic escape with her Rhett? No shrinking violet, she goes big and bold. Chanel embroidered tulle blouse and skirt; select Chanel boutiques. Marc Jacobs lacquered picture hat and fascinator.