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Bridget Conlogues article on sewing dresses from this era has excellent explanations of this and other period construction techniques: Evening gowns generally closed in a Z formation: the bodice closed center back, then along the left side back waistline, and then down the left side hip

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This stunning midi dress features a cowl neckline, padded bra cups, and adjustable/removable shoulder straps in a braided trim for extra style

Mazelis recreated this look almost exactly this season

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