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It's the kind of piece that photographs well and wears even better, moving with you from a lazy afternoon to an early evening without skipping a beat

The cinched middle flows into a widening skirt, giving just enough structure without stiffness, perfect when the occasion sits between casual and dressed up

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HOW TO STYLE: We're obsessing over this maxi dress for weddings, balls and formals

If you're like me, you may have quite a few end-of-summer and fall weddings coming up on your calendar

Even though the rules for styling dresses for women over 50 have changed considerably, It is still a touch more challenging to find dresses for our age group