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It's not as directly competitive as white, but it might be seen as your attempt to outshine the bride

As sparkly as it is bold, this stretch-lace long prom dress by La Femme is a gorgeous design for prom, military balls, and other fancy formal events

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If I wore it longer than three hours, the top of my rib cage would ache because of the underwire digging in due to the uneven weight distribution

Go for a gothic makeover Roxanne upcycled her MALM dressing table to create a dramatic film star feel with great results

Sprinkle on some dried cranberries, fresh pomegranate seeds, and chopped pecans