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If you do not understand this simple free pattern guide method then you should purchase a ready prepared fancy dress pattern from a company like Simplicity or Butterick

via here via here And heres my personal favorite: a satin sage green convertible dress

Adjustable shoulder straps

If these three things are taken into account when choosing your dream gown, then theres nothing else left but happiness

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Unlike my dresses, which snap shut in the front under the apron, cape dresses zipper up the back