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10 Foolproof Special Occasion Dresses

By Cynthia Nellis, About.com

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Embellished Dress

Embroidered Gown

Musani decorative bustier-top gowns.

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Head-to-beads are difficult to carry off, but a touch of embellishment is spectacular.

Make sure your beading is on a part of your body you want to highlight, including the bodice, waist or neckline.

Embellishment can be as subtle as tone-on-tone embroidery or as showy as bugle beads.

Keep accessories to a minimum when wearing heavy embellishment up top.

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