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Ruching at the waist flatters the figure, while a leg slit adds a touch of allure

Wearing a strap or sleeve may provide additional support for those choosing a ballgown in a heavy fabric like beaded satin

It's got a sleek strapless neckline, perfectly showing off your shoulders

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You can take the same outfit you feel asleep in at 3 A.M

As long as it had spaghetti straps, a figure-hugging fit falling to a loosely draped skirt, and was preferably floor sweeping (or at the very least ankle grazing) it didn't matter what print or colourway the dress was