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Go more formal if: The wedding is in the evening (after 6 PM) The venue is a ballroom, country club, or upscale hotel You feel more comfortable in longer styles You already own a floor-length gown The invitation emphasizes elegance or formality Choose cocktail-level if: The wedding starts before 5 PM The venue feels less formal (restaurant, garden, loft) You prefer shorter lengths Your budget favors versatile cocktail dresses The season or setting suggests lighter styling Neither choice is wrong

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