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This was the only disruptive segment of the novel, and without it, Girl in a Blue Dress would have provided a seamless, compelling read from beginning to end

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The long sleeves with flared cuffs add a dramatic and stylish flair, while the self-tie bowknot at the front introduces a sweet and adjustable element

This all added to the 1920s frisson of the novel appearance of so much bare skin - bare legs (albeit in flesh tone or light stockings), bare arms and bare necklines all added to the undressed look

At the time of publication, these are accurate

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