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Footwear: A pair of white running shoes complete the outfit, balancing out the dark tones of it with perfection

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The few widely spaced points of attachment worked okay on the upper half of the bodice, but I need to attach it very securely below the bustline because I discovered that it tends to pull away from the body there if you aren't careful

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The sleeves are elbow length and are finished with a lace bow tie on each side

When Simplicity Is Stronger Simple formal dresses often provide the most refined statement for an hourglass figure