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To avoid looking too 1950s, keep the bodice modest and the skirt less exaggerated

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Thin spaghetti straps grace the shoulder to meet a modern straight neckline with a subtle wrapped effect as deep side cutouts plunge to the waistline with illusion tulle to connect the light boning of the bodice to the softly ruched V-back detail and fabric-covered button accents

The Perth Dress would be equally stylish in a cotton print or a solid double cotton gauze, while the Bluebell is the perfect option for a modernized cottagecore look