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Save sturdier materials like brocade or satin for cooler locales to avoid retaining heat on your beach wedding day

Unlike a casual summer sundress or a simple top, a formal gown requires precise structural integrity, premium fabrics, and expert tailoring to look, feel, and move correctly on the body

But as trends are forever changing, the cocktail dress has been refashioned several times since then

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Fitted maxi dress with a wrap-front skirt, functional tie, and Lilly lace trim