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Don't Let Your Wedding Dress Look Like Miley Cyrus's Oscar Gown

Don't Let Your Wedding Dress Look Like Miley Cyrus's Oscar Gown
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At the 2009 Oscar awards, Miley Cyrus was one of many actress who chose to wear a white gown that looked like a wedding dress. But her Oscar look has been roundly criticized by the fashion police. What did she do wrong, and how can you avoid the same pitfalls on your wedding day?

First of all, this dress is far too old for such a young star. She needs to be in something fresher and bolder. But even on an older starlet, this dress would be far too heavily embellished to look good on the red carpet - or the wedding aisle. It's really better suited for Barbie than a teen star.

For your wedding dress, look for something that makes you feel like a princess without overshadowing you. Make sure it's age appropriate, so that you don't look like you're playing dressup in your mother's closet.

Read More Advice on Buying Your Wedding Dress.

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