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Black wedding dresses can still look bridal with the right style, accessories, and detailing

Wrap-style bodice with gathered waist detail for a slimming effect

While its always a winning option for a wedding or a black-tie do (Rixo and Rat & Boa have some great options here), thanks to the proliferation of Y2K-coded cowl-necks and body-binding bandeaus, backless dresses also stay current