h&m long sleeve black dress H & M Velvet Cocktail With Sequins Shaping darts at the front and back of the waist for a flattering silhouette Oversized Tie-Belt Dress

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For a breakdown on dress alteration costs , see our dress alterations pricing guide Brides and clients should bring their dresses or outfits, wedding shoes, undergarments (like shapewear or a bra if you plan to wear them), and accessories such as a veil or belt

Dirty shoes or wrinkled fabrics can have the same effect

And below are two shots of the outfit without the coat, so you can see how the bodycon dress fits

In general, you should keep the fit as clean as possible, and when in doubt, know that darker rinses are always better

Bridget has written for various brands within the Hearst portfolio and beyond, and was formerly Digital Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan