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If you really want to define a waist then a slimmer cut that hits at the waist or a bit lower and has shoulder detailing (like a small puffy shoulder) will do the trick

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For example, if your dress is not entirely blue, but has blue elements interspersed throughout, you can introduce blue in your makeup as well

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Whether its wrapped in your hands, tucked into a pocket, or carried down the aisle ahead of you, the fabric becomes part of the ritual itself