CHOOSE SOMETHING TIMELESS rather than trendy. Your money is much better spent investing in a great-quality dress that you can wear again and again, rather than on something that will look instantly dated.2. VINTAGE CAN BE A GREAT OPTION if you’re on a budget. People dressed up a lot more back in the day, so you can often get a dress with a ton of character without spending a fortune. Plus, you can trust that no one else will be wearing the same dress!3. Very few things fit perfectly right off the rack. ENLISTING THE HELP OF A TAILOR for a couturelike fit isn’t cheap, but it can elevate a dress from good enough to great.4. You can have a perfect body and still benefit from a BODY SHAPER: They smooth out lines, hold your tummy in (even after a big meal), and are an extra layer of fabric between your skin and the camera’s flash.5. GIVE YOURSELF A ONCE-OVER before you leave the house and check for deodorant marks. You can usually remove these by rubbing the fabric against itself or using the foam part from the top of a drycleaning hanger to lift the stain.
