"fifteen minutes later , the sales lady was clipping the back of my dress , cinching the fabric tightly around my bust and waist . carefully i stepped into the little room the store had reserved for us . alli and marie sat on the edge of the couch , eyes wide as i emerged . i turned to face the mirrors . marie 's hands went to her mouth . before i could let the waterworks loose , i turned my focus back to the _ ..." What is the word in the blank space (_)? The answer is
dress