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With a pleated bodice that wraps around to the lace-up open back, this sexy short semi-formal dress offers an eye-catching look for prom, homecoming, and other parties

This strapless mini dress ($45) hits just the right length for dancing without being too revealing

Full length v-neckline Lux Shimmer Chiffon junior bridesmaid dress with draped ruffle detail at bodice, cold shoulder and deep v-back

Choosing the Fabric For fabric, a structured fabric like crepe, satin, or mikado holds the mermaids sculpted shape and reads as formal and elegant, suiting a dressier wedding, while a beaded or embellished mermaid reads as more formal still

Wearing a beige dress, tan dress or taupe outfit and unsure how to style it