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Best for: Apple, petite, straight Why it works: Bodice pleats accommodate fuller busts Airy A-line skims tummy and hips Pair it with: Block-heel sandals, stud earrings, small clutch Short Sleeves Leaf Sequin A-Line Midi Formal Wedding Guest Dress A structured waist with a soft A-line skirt highlights your narrowest point while gliding over the midsection

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Look for a pure wool or wool-blend fabric that can withstand being ironed every other day and thrown in the wash at the end of the week