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Mermaid The mermaid silhouette is the most consistently powerful choice for black tie occasions because it creates the clearest, most defined formal visual from every angle

When film fans think of The Notebook, theres one scene from the 2004 flick that immediately comes to mind the one in which leading man Ryan Gosling picks up co-star Rachel McAdams, whos seen wearing a now-iconic blue dress, and goes in for one epic and rain-soaked big screen kiss

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Sleeves: Featuring a off shoulder neckline with no sleeves, the dress has a fresh, fashion-forward twist

Detailing: Polished silver horse-bit embellishment adds a touch of sophistication to the classic design