Gown Shopping 101: The top ten things you need to know

10. Have fun: Make a fun day of it. Bring along someone whose opinion you truly trust and whom you know will help to keep you calm and confident. Or, if you'd rather shop alone, make that first trek solo and then maybe bring someone back for a second opinion.

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