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I reminded myself that as a queer person, I didnt owe anyone any kind of prescribed idea of androgyny and if this dress made me feel good, that was what androgyny would mean to me on my wedding day

You deserve to shine, and this gown delivers exactly thata perfect blend of glamour, sophistication, and confidence

Photos by Dan Harper [dress: Ann Taylor (also love this one), vest: Gap, heels: Sam Edelman, sunglasses: Ann Taylor (similar here for only $12), necklace: Roberto Coin, gold knot bracelet: Kate Spade, bangle: David Yurman, black onyx earrings: fine jewelry (similar here), gold bar earrings: Kevia (identical ones here), gold bangle: Alex & Ani, heart bracelet: Tiffany & Co.] NYC update: I just moved into my temporary New York digs on Friday (after a 7am flight from Chicago - whew)