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Tip: Use a linen fabric for The Basic Dress pattern, as the natural fibre is light, breathable and keeps you cool even in high temperatures

While modern women have found ways to tighten their own laces (attaching loops to a doorknob and gently pulling away until snug, for example), some experimentation will show you that this is much easier with a shorter corset (an underbust or waspie) than an overbust or longline model

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Avoid points because they can bow and poke out under clothing, or they could dig into your sternum or pubic bone

Because cocktail dresses are typically considered formal wear, strapless and sleeveless designs are what style mavens usually opt for

Beach Cocktail Wedding Attire Beach cocktail attire is similar to semi-formal beach attire