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Below, we've rounded up a few of our favorites

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Whether you opt for a long gown or a short dress, its more important to choose a style that suits your body type, so you end up with a dress that accentuates your best features and downplays any areas that may not be as flattering

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After getting down to business, I rounded up my favorite unique black-tie dresses and decided to rank them all in order of, well, "uniqueness." From simple with a small twist to a major statement dress, I found a style that fits the bill

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