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The Lindsey Maxi Dress in deep olive features a strapless, underwired design with lightly padded, cupped neckline for elegant support

Greene suggests providing a variety of options that range from realistic (different pairs of glasses) to magical (a wand) to creature-based (tails or wings)

City Chic Lace Faux Wrap Minidress in Summer Punch There's a lot to love about this faux-wrap lace dress, from the tiered ruffles to the flouncy sleeves

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The mini length keeps the proportion direct, while the neckline brings a little restraint to the party-dress brief

Shona Joy Lino Open Back Tie Gown If the bridesmaid vibe is luxe and silky but your budget, well, isn't , consider renting this rust-colored number from Shona Joy via Rent the Runway