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Paloma Blanca Off The Shoulder Ball Gown Wedding Dress with Draped Bodice ($2,365) This casual-leaning dress flaunts a lot of draping throughout the design, but it still silhouettes and compliments your midsection, so you can feel fully fitted, dripping in elegance

The Short Version A midi works for graduation when the silhouette doesnt add bulk under the robe, the fabric handles stage lighting without going transparent or glaring, and the hem has a clear, intentional relationship with the gown, not accidentally in-between

From the Discussion Forums Discussion on the sintra halter top + dress sewing pattern from the Oliver + S Discussion Forums.

Val is wearing an XS in this dress

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