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Off-the-shoulder or boat neck styles can also work well for this purpose

From fit and flare to mermaid to trumpet - were here to clearly lay out the differences between these iconic silhouettes so that your wedding dress shopping can be made a little easier

If you have weddings to attend this fall and are looking for some wedding guest dress inspiration, be sure to check out the gorgeous dresses I collected below

If the couple loves big events, glamorous styles and is holding the wedding in the city a formal or semi-formal look might be your best bet