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Mesh fabric overlay with embroidered floral design

Did we mention the playful pockets big enough to stash you cell phone so you can snap pictures at the party? Sydney's Closet Deja Vu Maxi Dress comes in a pretty green floral or a more dramatic multi-color floral

Hot Pink Backless Maxi, $99 Wear this dress to the wedding reception and turn heads

However, not all designs work for black-tie events

"They have good plus-size options, and you can search their inventory by your size, which eliminates the disappointment of finding something you love only to see that the largest size they carry is a 10 or 12," says Spicer