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A white band wraps around the straight neckline of this strapless formal dress

Many formal dresses come with one already

With three-quarter long sleeves and a ruched sweetheart bodice, this long black special-occasion dress is ready for you to proudly step into the night

Having it Professionally Cleaned for Repurposing (Which I Can Do!): Even if you don't intend to preserve it in the traditional sense, getting your dress professionally cleaned is still a great idea before you start any repurposing projects

Fabric: Fabric has some stretch

While that same dress with more formal accessories and makeup and hair styling can work for a black tie wedding