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Choose dresses with delicate patterns as they tend to have a slimming effect on the wearer

Emma looked utterly astounding on her big day in a lace wedding dress with a tulle overlay by Won Concept

My highlight has to be Alexis Foreman's COS dress-and-boot pairing, which offers plenty of fashion editor vibes, especially when finished with simple hoops

Of course, you want to look your absolute best

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The guide below shows how to identify your shape and which formal dress styles work for each one