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AQUA Crushed Velvet Slip Dress, $68, Bloomingdale's 35

Brands like Den and Free People deliver on the boho front, or for slinky styles, look no further than Rat & Boa and Reformation

If all else fails, buy a cluster of diamant brooches and pile them onto lapels and necklinesor in messy, bed-head hair

from left to right: chocolate mesh gown / black bustier gown / butter yellow mesh gown / cherry red gown / strapless sage gown / scarf detail dress / silver sequin dress / chartreuse dress Colorful gowns from this whimsical California wedding Consider the Season, Style, and Venue As with any wedding, there are other considerations to make when dressing for the event

With embellished lace at the v-neck bodice, this short cocktail dress sparkles with every move you make at homecoming, wedding receptions, and other semi-formal events

ASOS Curve Embellished Sequin Kimono Midi Dress Nothing says glamour like some sparkle