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I also added a small piece of velcro to attach the sleeves to the top of the back of the dress and keep them from riding up: I would have preferred to attach the cape higher on the neckline, but the thinness of the tights made that impossible

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Luckily, Reformation has some amazing options in petite sizing like this stunning cowl-neck strapless number with a crisscross back

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The dress is constructed from rayon and spandex, while the OG SKIMS style is made with a modal and spandex blend

In short, its a notch down from black tie, but still classy, says Venus, who notes it's usually ideal for cocktail parties, some weddings, or networking events