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Maybe its explicit (a wedding), or maybe its unspoken (a job interview)

The open-back formal dress has an empire waist that offers a long, lean look, while the hip-hugging long skirt opens in a side slit before reaching a dramatic floor length

Embroidered floral detail

Keep reading: Why Alterations Are Necessary for Anthropologie Bridesmaid Dresses Why Alterations Are Necessary for Anthropologie Bridesmaid Dresses Most bridesmaid dresses, like Anthropologie, require alteration because they are made in standard sizes and not custom-made

Photographer Emily Sandifer | Stylist Jordan Grossman | Hair Stylist Anna Lee Fiorino | Makeup Artist Kristee Liu | Location The Everly Hollywood Halie LeSavage is the senior fashion news editor at Marie Claire , leading coverage of runway trends, emerging brands, style-meets-culture analysis, and celebrity style (especially Taylor Swift's)