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If you've never tried on a wedding dress, and you're in the market, this clip from our sister site Racked NY might prove helpful. They taped wedding boutique owner Gabriella Risatti during a mock appointment, and then spoke with her afterwards about what to expect from your gown shopping experience (including the styles that work best for boyish, curvy and petite figures). [Racked NY]