red long dress strapless Tight With Gathering At The Sides skimming column skirt that ends at a maxi hem with a thigh Ruched Strapless Pink Long Prom

Empire waist: Sits just below the bust to elongate the body Natural waist: Aligns with your natural waistline for a balanced look Drop waist: Falls below the waist to lengthen the torso Basque waist: Dips into a V-shape to sculpt and define curves Each style creates a different effectmaking the waistline one of the most important elements in choosing your gown

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Missguided Floral Plisse Frill Sleeve Dress With Open Back from ASOS, $46 Drop-Waist Dress A drop-waist dress is a more casual option

I hope this dress guide helps you decide exactly what to wear to a wedding (as it has helped me) and provides you with more options

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The look could easily skew constume-y (which arguably pertains to lots of '70s style) but the large collar helps bring it forward