CORRIE

Well, that's what I thought. Four hours passed and I can't remember how many dresses I tried. But this one felt different.

It was a floor-length royal blue satin gown that hugged my curves with the elegance of a second skin. The backless design dipped daringly low, the focal point of the gown, with six delicate crystal chains draping across my bare back like cascading constellations.

The of the dress boasted a deep sweetheart neckline, tastefully plunging while held securely by the same crystal-encrusted straps that met at the nape of her neck. The bodice was sculpted, with structured cups and subtle ruching at the center, giving me a...