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The unwavering taste of derbies and suits can create an unusual look for different formal events like galas and weddings

Our top picks for petite dresses for wedding guests Best Midi-Dress: Floerns Cowl Neck Satin Slip Dress, $38 Best Maxidress: Abercrombie & Fitch Bra-Free Ruched Flowy Maxidress, $160 Best Cocktail Dress: Mango Asymmetrical Dress With Scarf, $130 Best for Black-Tie Wedding: Mac Duggal Petite Crepe One-Shoulder Gown With Bow, $298 Best petite midi-dresses for weddings Few styles are as versatile for petite women as midi-dresses

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