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Are these sentences correct:

1-I like the one of them who is wearing a long dress.

2-I like the one of John's friends who is wearing a long dress.

[bud]

I think so, but they would be a little unusual. I think more likely are:

1. I like the one who is wearing a long dress. (I think who "them" is would already be established by the time this sentence is spoken, so it wouldn't be needed.)

2. I like John's friend who is wearing a long dress. (I can't think of why "the one of" might be needed, although it is just a guess.)