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d2770 Find a Store Sexy Backless Mermaid Gown with Plunging Neckline This sexy, organic-inspired dream of a dress will be the talk of your wedding day

As the mother of the bride, finding the perfect dress for your daughter's wedding day is a special and important task

As a straight-bodied gal, I also found the emphasis on an hourglass shape tough at first (so much so I wrote a Substack on it)

The off-shoulder cut draws the eye upward, ensuring the wearers facial expressions and carefully styled hair remain the center of attention

"A bride's wedding day is the one moment when you want the dress to fit you like a glove and, ultimately, look like it was made for you and your specific measurements," says Harris

At the waist, a classic vase shape gives way to a sleek, figure-hugging skirt thats subtly flared at the hem with thoughtfully placed panels at the back to elongate the legs and ease movement