A dress that says you've come to party, but never lose your composure. The "Rani" is festive and fun. We love the pop of pink against the forest creen and the sheer stripes to punctuate the hemline. Plus, pockets! Sizes 0 to 14. Buy from Sachin & Babi. 

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The ultimate cool mom move. This style is a perennial favorite, available in several sleek colors (and even more sizes, made to order direct from Amsale). Do invest in quality shapewear! Sizes 0 to 18. Buy from Saks Fifth Avenue. 

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Swooning over this beautiful rose gold jacquard fabric. The classic strapless A-line cut and mid length, which is great for shorter ladies and gives this dress the flexibility to work at a slightly less formal affair. Sizes 0 to 14. Buy from Neiman Marcus. 

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Classic, easy-to-wear style that feels updated, thanks to the flattering asymmetric draped waist, soft ruffles and high-low skirt—a great option for petites. Sizes 0 to 14. Buy from Saks Fifth Avenue. 

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Channel your inner cool French girl in this delicate dress. We love that ruched flutter sleeve, the flattering A-line silhouette and the oh-so-pretty embroidered floral skirt, sure to make you feel as special as the day. Sizes 0 to 16. Buy from Mac Duggal.

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This the move when you want to feel comfy...but not quite caftan-y. The satin shift silhouette offers room to breathe without feeling totally unstructured. The bejeweled shoulder strap is a fun twist on the one-shoulder look. Sizes XS to XXL. Buy from Saks Fifth Avenue.

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The thing we love about an Akris dress is every day wearability combined with elevated touches. In this case, three dimensional laser cut floral details. The overall effect is subtle, special, and sophisticated. Sizes 2 to 18. Buy from Bergdorf Goodman. 

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A stunner, in the coolest of ways. The gorgeous floral print looks hand painted. The attention to detail is, well, what you get at the designer level: bandeau neck, the elongating overlayed waist, the forgiving pleated skirt. Enjoy the wows that are coming your way. Sizes 4-16. Buy from Saks Fifth Avenue.

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The classic sleeveless, A-line silhouette gets a fun and flirty twist with the high-low hemline. Show a little leg, and perhaps a fab bright colored or metallic heel, but still feel tasteful in a style sure to flatter your curves. See it on MOB Shani. Sizes 2 to 16. Buy from Macy's. 

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Golden Bachelor finalist Leslie Fhima wore this style for her son's wedding. It says: you're confident, modern, and can turn heads without any fuss. The "Diana" is one of Norma Kamali's most popular silhouettes for a reason—it's chic, tasteful, and party-ready. You'll find it one shoulder as well as this strapless style; knee-length and ankle, in a range of colors. The ruching makes the stretchy fabric easier to pull off. We love the asymmetrical hemline. Sizes XS to XL. Buy from ShopBop. 

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You're a modern minimalist, and not afraid to show some curves. The "Diana" is one of Norma Kamali's most popular silhouettes for a reason—it's chic, tasteful, and party-ready. You'll find it strapless (recently worn by "Golden Bachelor" finalist Leslie Fhima for her son's wedding) as well as one shoulder; knee-length and ankle, in a range of colors. The ruching makes the stretchy fabric easier to pull off. We love the balance of the one shoulder and asymmetrical hemline. Sizes XS to XL. Buy from Revolve. 

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We're crazy about this navy-pink-gold combo. From the one shoulder ruffle to the luxe material and tasteful midi length, this is a perfect way to wear something special when the wedding isn't super formal. Sizes 0 to 16. Buy from Neiman Marcus. 

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