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The short champagne party dress has beaded fringe on the romantic banded sleeves, while thin bands lace up over the open back for the best fit

The bright and joyful print, the corset-like bodice and full swishy skirt (with pockets)

There are, no doubt, plenty that rely on designer names and cutting edge labels, but elder statesmen and young bucks alike know to toss in some everyman garments to ground their style

Showing up in the same shoes you wear to the office

The gown invoked the "sparkle" of her movie character Elizabeth Sparkle

In theory, anyone who's generous enough to offer should be able to pay for the bridesmaids dresses without causing offense, even the mother-of-the-bride, if she so wishes