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Their high rise, front crease, and subtly flared legs give them an elongating effect

But before I could even think about the email Id send explaining my lack of bravery, the car stopped and I was pushed onto the street in front of a very heavy-looking, very intimidating, gothic chamber door glowing red, like something out of a cautionary fable

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Nothing poses a getting-ready quandary quite like black tie optional. Its vague and can result in guests wearing a hodgepodge of looks that are all over the map when it comes to levels of formality, Alexandra Macon, Vogue contributing editor and co-founder of wedding e-commerce site Over the Moon says

Final Thoughts (From One Dress-Lover to Another) If I were planning a wedding and inviting my best friends to wear black long sleeve bridesmaid dresses, heres what Id tell them: pick a silhouette that flatters, choose fabrics that honor the season, allow for small personal tweaks (neckline or sleeve variation), and have fun with it