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Femme Luxe high-neck ruched minidress, $48, ASOS The ruching on this mesh dress will complement your curves and then some

Instead of endlessly starring at your computer screen willing for the dress to change color (just me?), check out our roundup of seriously cute white/gold, and blue/black dresses, and let this hideous lacy bandage number go back to the drapery it came from

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So before you go wearing any old black dress, it's important to think about the big fat but that follows our yes. Things like the wedding venue, the time of year and the type of wedding should all influence your sartorial decisions anyway, but this is even more important when you're opting for a black dress

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