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No matter what style you choose, be sure to keep footwear height in mind when choosing (and altering) your gown.

This maxi dress transitions gracefully from moments of leisure to polished outings

The silhouette follows the body closely through the bodice and hips before falling to the floor

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(Though, when I attend a future event that calls for the whole shebang, I'm sure Amazon will pull through for me again.) The velvet fabric of this BerryGo dress hit the perfect note

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