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This guide unpacks why autumn dresses with sleeves are wardrobe essentials and shows you how to style them for different settings

For the main fabric of the gown, I chose a pearly silk duchess satin (peau de soie) in ivory, along with yards upon yards of English netting lace, chiffon, and embroidered organza lace for trim

Fabrics to Avoid Unstructured jersey Tends to cling and shift throughout a long event Stiff taffeta Adds bulk and resists natural movement Sheer fabric without lining Creates coverage concerns and photographs poorly Heavy brocade Adds visual weight without the drape that flows with the body Color Strategy for Formal Plus Size Dresses Color is a styling tool not a tool for minimizing

She chose a strapless emerald-gold evening gown with gold detailing on the cinched-in waist

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