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Made usually with rhinestones, beads or from carved celluloid or bakelite (early plastic), dress clips became popular in the 1930s and 1940s when women were rationing materials for the war effort and didnt have large wardrobes

Closed with a zipper

Even though its not the same as denim (which is woven in a twill rather than alternating warp and weft), chambray looks similar and can come in a variety of weights and finishes

If you purchase a dress outside your typical size, be aware that making a gown smaller is easier than making one bigger

A bold, saturated color in a floor length gown is genuinely one of the most powerful things you can wear

This attire emphasized freedom and independence