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Then finish the look with a roomy tee or any no-nonsense top

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Flattering silhouettes: A-line gowns suit most body types Column dresses create sleek, sophisticated lines Fit-and-flare emphasizes the waist Empire waist offers comfort with elegance Mermaid or trumpet styles make dramatic statements Avoid overly voluminous ball gown skirts unless the wedding specifically calls for that level of drama

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It will please you to know, then, that as hemlines began to vary, so did black tie dresses for women

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