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ASOS DESIGN minidress with batwing sleeves, $103, ASOS This sweet bachelorette party dress has a slightly longer hemline and more coverage up top if you don't want to show off too much skin

Absolutely gorgeous for prom, galas, and other formal events, this plus-size long black beaded prom dress captures the essence of opulence

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But things have changed over the past few years, and I've slowly come around to the idea of occasionally pushing aside my heels for a pair of flats