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It features a strapless straight neckline and a mini-length curve-hugging silhouette

Wrap Maxi, $79 Wear this wrap dress to your fall wedding as a guest and again to other formal occasions

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(This one by Dana Rebecca Designs will certainly draw the eye!) She also warns about snags: "If the panel begins at the neck or collarbone, opt for a statement earring instead of a necklace to draw the eye up and avoid any potential snags a necklace might cause in the delicate mesh." Boldest Statement: BaubleBar Kew Crystal Collar Necklace The simpler and sleeker your gown, the bolder you can go with jewelryjust make sure the neckline is wide enough to accommodate such a statement

It's not about upstaging the bride, but more about respecting the tradition and the significance of her day