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Elegant design meets contemporary flair in this Mac Duggal 11405 formal dress from The Dress Outlet

The uppers of the shoes hide underneath the clothes, providing more freedom when choosing tights

The dress, available in nine colors, may look simple, but it's actually crafted from Aritizia's proprietary supportive fabric called Contour, a doubled fabric that acts as shapewear the brand says it gives a "smoothing effect and second-skin feel." What's more, it's available in sizes ranging from 2XS to 2XL (though hurry: Some colors, like the bright pink pictured, is selling out quickly)

I messaged [designer Michael Stewart] in January 2024, and he replied within minutes, says the stylist, adding that the starting point for the design was look 11 from the brands spring 2025 collection, and that she didnt try on the garment until about a month before the wedding

It's way better than spending big bucks for overnight shipping

Their best use is paired with a light gray suit for elegance and a powerful first impression