black strapless ruffle dress Taffeta Gown | Gown engagement party Black Ruffle Slit Strapless Maxi

I'll tweek the pattern a bit when I make another one, but I thought I'd go ahead and share it here

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As the pattern instructs, be sure to add the half inch at the bottom of both pieces

Paired with crisp whites, metallic accents, or even warm woods, Dress Blues complements various styles, from modern to traditional

I really love that the ruffle on the bottom of the dress reflects the ruffled bottom of the duster

Everyday reality versus the ideal It is important to remember that the polished 1950s housewife we see in adverts and sitcoms was an idealised version of reality