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And if you want a pair thatll go toe-to-toe with the most formal situations as well as a beat-up pair of blue jeans as certified casual shoes, there arent many pairs that can do both well

In some cases, a very formal tea-length dress or sophisticated midi dress can work, but you should definitely avoid a short dress

Soft A-line cuts Wrap silhouettes Sheath dresses with seam shaping Most of the long mother-of-the-bride dresses are created with a loose waist seam or slight draping to produce proportion without any discomfort

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But otherwise I quite enjoy keeping things on the less formal side much more interesting and appropriate for most black tie events these days

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