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A mermaid is a beautiful, formal, elegant choice that suits dressier and evening weddings wonderfully, requiring attention to formality, an appropriate color that is never white or bridal-adjacent, a modest and comfortable fit, and styling that keeps the spotlight on the couple rather than the guest

What I'm Wearing Dress: Reformation c/o (wearing size 4) | Handbag: Chanel via What Goes Around Comes Around | Heels: Steve Madden (similar) Sunglasses: Celine (similar) | Necklace: Missoma Photos: Arielle Levy

It also: Comes in 5 colors Is priced under $45 Is machine washable Fabric: 86% Polyester, 14% Spandex

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