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Specific gown examples that qualify cleanly: a silk satin floor-length sheath gown in jewel tones, a velvet mermaid gown in burgundy or emerald, a lace A-line ballgown in champagne or navy, a sequin column gown in black or silver, and a chiffon Grecian-drape gown in deep jewel

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It defines the waist and skims hips while leaving room for movement, and it plays nicely with 2026 details like sleeves, bows, and floral overlays

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Pictured: Michelle Obamas 2009 inaugural gown - a one-shouldered white silk chiffon gown embellished with organza flowers with Swarovski crystal centers, designed by Jason Wu