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If draping a sari is not within your skill set, or you need a sari thats both stylish and practical, this Black Georgette Pre-Draped Sari should be your top pick

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Gowns and Dresses While a floor-length gown is the customary and surest choice for black-tie and white-tie functions, a smart knee-length dress is perfectly acceptable for events with a cocktail or creative black-tie dress code

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Many brides tend to choose gowns based on body type or current trends, rather than reflecting who they are as people, she says