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Get ready to sparkle under the lights when you enter the room in this floral-embroidered long formal dress that is offered in misses and some plus sizes

The high neckline and daring low back create an elongated silhouette

You can choose a color family, like warm tones or cool tones, or choose a color scheme that reflects the seasonfor example, jewel tones for a moody winter wedding or pastel shades for a springtime celebration

Not just shapewear (though you can always wear shapewear if you want)

SHOP LOOK 3: PAIR IT WITH A PAIR OF KILLER STATEMENT-MAKING HEELS: My final tip for how to style a black dress is to pair it with a killer pair of heels like these gold chain heels by Versace