This pewter shade (the brand calls it "lead") is a great alternative to black. Soft and sophisticated with that all over sparkle that says you're VIP. Fitted, without any cinching to over emphasize the waist, so you can have your cake and enjoy it! Comes in black and champagne as well. Sizes 0 to 20. Buy from Adrianna Papell.

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You want your dress to be memorable, you like a little pattern, but don't want to overwhelm the wedding party photos. This is it! The metallic foil print, the chic navy and gunmetal combination, the flattering wrapped style with semi-sheer flutter sleeves and pockets. The "Evangelina" comes in sizes 4-14. Buy from Von Maur.

Great silhouette; delicate design. The all-over floral pattern is raised—a combination of lace embroidery and appliqué to give it a really memorable, elevated look. The tea length, lower in back, makes it perfect for a garden wedding where you may be walking in the grass, but this dress could take you just about anywhere. Sizes 4 to 16. Buy from Dillard's.

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Classic shape; modern style. The high/low hemline is an especially good choice for shorter women—you get the full skirt without it overwhelming your frame.The fit and flare silhouette is feminine and flattering. And we love the shimmery champagne color (they call it "stone). It does come in a true brown as well. Sizes 0 to 18. Buy from Bloomingdale's.

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Easy elegance. We're wild about the soft architectural lines of this floor length jersey gown—the twist front, plunging neckline, and overlay which looks like a dramatic sleeve from the front; cape from the back. And done up in a shimmering gold? Wedding-ready. 0 to 18. Buy from Bloomingdale's.

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Simple and chic. The knit material has some stretch to it, which helps to achieve a body skimming look without revealing every little lump and panty line. We love the side slit for a bit of edge and the fluted sleeve for a flourish. Sizes 0 to 6 (equates to 0 to 18). Comes in several colors. Buy from Nordstrom.

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Cool and sophisticated. We love the scattered boutique print, the cowl neck and bow-tied back. An elevated look that's not too fussy or too fitted around the middle. Sizes 2 to 12. Buy from Ted Baker.

Love an open back moment. Especially when it's a bit of a surprise on an understated dress that is just plain pretty, with its flattering v-neck and flutter sleeve. Don't be afraid to show your shape! Sizes 0 to 26. (Comes in other jewel tones.) Buy from Anthropologie.

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We love the easy elegance of this one shoulder style. The side bow gives it a flattering angle and that leg slit adds some oomph without going too J. Lo to feel appropriate for the day. Sizes 0-18. buy from Adrianna Papell.

Simple, timeless design that shows off your shape—and actually amps it up with the flattering flourish of ruffles and mermaid stying. Comes in pink as well as the navy. Sizes 0-18. Buy from Bloomingdale's.

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Get the illusion of showing some skin, without actually going bare. Lace is always lovely—especially with the modern and flattering cap sleeve and full skirt. Bonus: pockets! Sizes 2-4. Buy from Nordstrom.

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We're crazy about the dramatic sweep of the flutter sleeves on this empire waist dress with flared skirt. At once soft, and strong. Sizes 10-30. Buy from Kiyonna.