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Finished with an open back and hidden zipper closure, this mini dress is perfect for parties, graduations, vacations, and elevated special occasions

Heres how to decide: Venue Matters: A grand ballroom pairs well with floor-length bridesmaid dresses, while a backyard or beach ceremony calls for short bridesmaid dresses or ankle-length styles

Best Simple Mother of the Bride Dress With a Timeless Silhouette: This Sleek Blue Gown Its hard to look frumpy with such a sleek and timeless mother of the bride dress

One Fab Day bride Michaela's gorgeous bridesmaids wore oyster-hued, silky smooth Shona Joy gowns with similar style elements to the bride

Bag: Chanel Mini Flap Classic - Caviar (this grained one is out of stock, but almost identical one here) and other mini black + gold crossbody options here, here and here

When told to "dress sexy", Helen puts on one with huge frills that seriously date it