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Something to make her feel like a princess for the night

Once you understand that principle, choosing among cocktail gowns becomes far more intuitive, because you can look at any dress and predict whether its lines will lengthen you or cut you in half

From unique necklines and intricate patterns to eye-catching prints and textures, these dresses are anything but ordinary

Tuck in an ivory silk blouse with a soft pussy-bow tie at the neck, letting the contrasting textures do all the heavy lifting

When I wrote about spring weddings a few years ago, I was surprised at how much had changed in the way of wedding etiquette, as well as how lavish receptions had become- in just a few years