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With a high-neck bodice and cut-out shoulders, this long formal dress has thin shoulder straps that criss-cross the open back, while the long skirt smooths over the hips before opening in a side slit and ending in a small train

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The draped bodice, sweetheart neckline and short puff sleeves give it a feminine look, while the corset back with black lacing adds extra support and emphasizes your waistline

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