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Reformation Reformation has an unmatched selection of wedding guest dresses (in standard and plus-sizing), but this particular dress caught my eye for its elegant simplicity

For comparison, competitor TJ Maxx has more than 1,300

Featuring vertical black stripes, a smocked peplum bodice, thin straps and a midi-length hem, eagle eyes pinned this dress as the Polo Ralph Lauren Striped Silk-Blend Dress fast enough for it to sell out across the entire internet within 20 minutes

Two years later, they have a brick-and-mortar store in the Lower Nob Hill, and San Francisco magazine has named their store the city's best bridal boutique, but they still offer their own down-to-earth take on the dress shopping experience