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Texture and patterning are crucially important

It even has drawings of backlines and necklines to help you narrow it down (this is super helpful if you don't know things like the difference between a boat neck and a cowl off the top of your head)

A midi wrap dress with an all-over lace design for a yes-this-is-simple-but-also-very-beautiful ensemble

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now, bring them into this century

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