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Seeing the fabric in person can make or break your decision when it comes to choosing the right bridesmaid dress

Model's measurements: Height 5'9", Bust 34/B, Waist 27" & Hips 38"

During the turn of the century, fashion was changing as women were gradually moving away from the suffocating corsets and stiff, long skirting in favour of a style which enhanced their figures as opposed to restricting them

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For her latest night out, Halle - who became the first black woman to win best actress for Monster's Ball in 2002 - was dressed by Christian Siriano

Semi-formal is similar to a business dress code but is slightly fancier and less corporate