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Since prom dresses are often floor-length, shortening them can prevent them from dragging on the floor too much

Instead, these dresses had long, full skirts, sometimes even with panniers, like this black and silver Robe de Style dress shown here (Fig

The embroidery features floral details, braided patterns and complexity throughout the dress

While a white rehearsal dinner dress is a classic choice, its not a rule

Though I have taken home pieces that don't fit me perfectly, I can only imagine the frustration of having this be a regular occurrence

For cooler evenings, a sleek, fitted blazer or a tailored wrap can be layered over the shoulders with ease