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Mesh fabric with a sexy V-neck, and long-sleeved bodice outline the curve nicely

When I was trying to figure out what to wear for my engagement photos, I stalked the internet and stores for the perfect look

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(You can read some more of her suggestions at the bottom of this article.) I then asked fellow PureWow editors to share the dresses they've worn over and over to these types of events in the past, and used their recommendations to whittle down this list

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