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Unlike straight or pencil dresses that maintain a consistent width, A-line dresses provide more movement and room around the hips and thighs

For a more daytime occasion, swap to a single strand of pearls, lower-heeled sandals, and a woven clutch with a fun detail (Kellys bee clutch in the photo is a perfect example)

I wanted something specific by way of colour, sure, but I also wanted my five besties to have full sign-off on the shape and fabric, so we spent months (yes, really) organising countless try-ons before finding the one for each of them

Makes 2 cups of dressing, or 1 cup of dip

The garter on her thigh subtly hints at a wedding gown while the fitted bustier top brings to mind corset dresses that characterise the Romantic era

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