long black v neck dress with sleeves Mother of the Bride Style #26955 Long sleeves and a V Long Sleeve V-Neck Dress Black

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Wear it for the ceremony, wear it to the after-party, wear it again in real life

Using a spice grinder, blitz the dry roasted shrimp into a fine powder

The shift is from Simplicity by American Duchess, the petticoat was done using my measurements (the hem is 4x my waist circumference) and the false bum is from the American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking

Materials / Fabrication Strapless faux leather with crocodile texture Body-hugging fit Recommended Care Wipe clean with a damp cloth to maintain texture

Plus, such skirts are very comfortable because they dont restrict movement like pencil skirts and dont reveal too much when we squat or bend over