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Classic gingham with a sweet, feminine twist

I think the outfit looks great and I dont think it looks tight

Anthony Tommasini, "Second Date With a Little Black Dress," New York Times , June 11, 2008, found at New York Times website

The long pleating also slimmed down the A-line skirt into a rectangle tube which was a trendy shape going into the late 40s (Source)

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Shorts and short skirts work too, but you do have to be mindful of sun exposure and ensure you put on plenty of sunscreen (the back of the knees are a spot I always miss!)