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A sculpted satin silhouette hugs every curve, featuring a boned bodice that creates a dramatic, sexy shape

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The Essentials: A structured blazer with massive shoulder pads, a silk blouse, and a knee-length pencil skirt

When you step outside, layer on a tailored wool coat in a neutral camel or heather gray, it sits beautifully over the collar without bunching

All you need are two shirts you no longer wear and a bit of creativity to transform them into a pretty, wearable dress

I believe these gowns were worn with supportive shifts or light kirtles underneath, then a more decorative hemd (shift) over it that would show at the open neckline