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Of course, if you need a dress in a hurry and want to opt for one of their ready-to-wear dresses, you'll find no shortage of options in plus sizes

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A ready-to-wear firm in New York then bought the rights to copy and distribute the design

You can embrace lighter fabrics and colors while still honoring the formality of the occasion - think breathable wool blends and subtle textures that photograph beautifully in natural light [18]

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"The awards were on Friday, and [I bought it] on Wednesday." Credit: ABC Photo Archives/ABC/Getty Images Farrah Fawcett, 1978 The late Charlie's Angels icon dazzled on the red carpet wearing Stephen Burrows' slinky gold chainmail dress