The statement-making long evening gown is a stunning style for prom, a military ball, or another formal event
Besides bridalwear, Patricia Avendao's Party collection offers formalwear in bold jewel tones with scene-stealing touches like a sequined bodice, richly textured brocade, an ultra-high slit or chunky gold embellishments, as well as sweet pint-sized designs in its Communion collection
Kerry Washington in Oscar de la Renta Among the nights plethora of floral-bedecked designs, Washington took the prize for the most sumptuous, wearing a plum- and lavender-hued Oscar de la Renta velvet gown with a suspended V neckline, lushly embellished with silk orchids down the side and around the train
When to Wear it: Suited for semi-formal events, dinner dates, or elegant daytime functions where simplicity and elegance are desired
While your professional photographer may not be hired for the rehearsal dinner, there will be plenty of cell phone photos taken
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