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The most reputable online stores will clearly state their exchange windows, restocking fees, and requirements for tags remaining attached

For slinky and form-fitting frocks, Ponomareva recommends EuroSkins, the shapewear division of Eurotard, the long-time maker of ballet tights for girls

For more casual affairs, especially for warm-weather weddings, a crisp cotton or knit dress with a defined waist will look fabulous

Such a good spring/summer dress

Think of cocktail as "party-ready chic" and semi-formal as "elegant dinner party." When in doubt, err on the side of a more classic, polished look for a semi-formal wedding

For an added style element, tie a denim jacket or a hoodie around your waist