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If you like the look but want a more-modest fit, there are subtler options

Ruched Garnet Red High-slit A-line Long Party Dress $161.1 USD (free shipping) Simply ruched garnet red floor-length A-line long prom party dress with front slit

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Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.

This style works well for someone who wants a poised, tailored look in a shorter formal dress that still feels elegant