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The lookwhich was head-to-toe Self-Portrait, naturallycomprised a black velvet ankle-length dress with cut-outs, crystal embellishments and a daring thigh-slit down the front

In general I dislike semi-formal, including strollers: the look is less flattering for men AND for women (all people look shorter in it, and for women semi-formal shows off their whole body shape, including what they might themselves consider "flaws") and not that much less expensive

Also called a trumpet dress because of the silhouette, it gets its name because of how the shape resembles the physique of a mermaid

I could totally see myself reenacting that one episode of New Girl where they wind up thawing the turkey in the dryer

If the wedding party is wearing light blue, it also complements this color scheme