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I shared the first ugly dress transformation for this weeks Style Imitating Art challenge, Floral Forms by Emil James Bistttram, but that was actually the second dress I transformed

As well as teaching you how to wear a dress with boots, I've also taken it a step (heh) further and recreated these looks to make shopping a breeze

Table of Contents Choosing the right formal Christmas party dress is all about balancing festive flair with sophistication

Nude garments recommended | Side zipper | Great stretch around smocking on bust and back pockets | Neckline shows top of cleavage (9 inches from shoulder to top of neckline IN SIZE 36)

Also recently Sarah Burton, who designed the dress for Alexander McQueen started selling a silk-crepe version on-line for 2,118 pounds ($3,346AUD) and that version has an invisible zipper down the centre back instead of buttons and no lace trim

While she originally envisioned luxe fabric draped over the altar and aisle, she knew it would not withstand constant rain