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Strapless Plum Column Gown Simple doesn't have to mean boring, and this eye-catching strapless satin gown from Aidan Mattox is proof

Of course, I couldnt resist using my trusty dusty Silhouette to cut out some heat transfer vinyl and dress it up a bit

The piece had a dramatic finish with a floor-grazing train with more ruffled trim, which pooled around the rappers cherry-red croc-embossed platform heels by Alexander Wang

The magic of casual mom dresses is in their ability to feel put-together without sacrificing comfort, offering that sweet spot between looking cute and being able to chase after little ones at a moments notice