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V-neck blouson dress with sequins By Adrianna Papell, $318 at Allegria Bridal, 285 Belmont Street, Belmont, 617-489-1449, allegriabridal.com Ginger convertible maxi dress By twobirds, $310 at BHLDN at Anthropologie, 220 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, 617-527-3081, bhldn.com One shoulder chiffon dress By Amsale, $310 at L'Elite, 14 Newbury Street, Boston, 617-424-1010, lelite.com Satin and matte crepe peplum dress By Vera Wang, $199.95 at David's Bridal, 249 University Avenue, Westwood, 781-251-9100, and other locations

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