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Complete with a sweeping train and a lace-up back for a customizable fit, this dress is the perfect choice for making a grand entrance on your special day

For background, most designers create their fit based on only one body shape the idealized (and fairly uncommon) hourglass and then size up and down from there, which makes for a poor fit for other body types

Each bridesmaid gets to choose a colour that flatters them while still looking united as an ensemble

For shirts or tops: The 2014 dress code said "shirts with collars, turtlenecks or mock turtlenecks are the rule." Now, crew necks and V-necks are OK but plunging necklines and exposed shoulders are still verboten, and only the top two buttons of a shirt can be open

It's perfect for black tie celebrations and glamorous upscale settings, like a ballroom