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Perhaps it's a drop waist you're looking for, a 1920s trend Wilson says has been a major hit with brides lately

Polyester is more popular than cotton because it doesnt wrinkle as much, plus its machine washable so it wont up your dry-cleaning bill

You could keep your gown for a rainy day to pass on to someone else, or just for you to enjoy and look at whenever you wish

This dress features a babydoll silhouette, halter top neckline andadjustable open back

Dresses for morning wear could be of a printed cotton, but afternoon or best dresses were in fine white muslin (Rose 38-41)

The hardest part of making a dress is definitely the top: putting in sleeves and finishing the neckline