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Tuckernuck This bright blue tweed dress doesn't just look expensive, it *feels* expensivejust ask PureWow Senior Commerce Editor Stephanie Maida who took it for a twirl herself last fall

It also leaves a comfortable three-month window for alterations

I've included video footage as well as photos so you can really see how each dress moves, because arguably that's just as important when you know you'll be dancing all night long

Between coats of paint, I turned my attention to the drawers

Just below the hips, the skirt of this wedding gown flares out, creating a true fit-and-flare silhouette thats completely flattering