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The mystery is intentional

The fall of the hem, the fit through the bodice, the movement of the silhouette during walking, and the weight and drape of the fabric are all qualities that cannot be fully evaluated from a photograph

Now that we have almost lost the first two, suits and black ties are to consider for formal occasions in the real world, but still at the same level of formality between them

Heres how the dress looks as-is versus with an underskirt (you can also layer a bell-shaped or full mini skirt underneath for a similar effect): I dont love fullness for every occasion (such as the office, or travel), so a poofy underskirt works well to slightly change up the look when appropriate

Crafted from pure cotton, its denim fabric offers a hint of ruggedness thats polished by masterful tailoring

Little Borrowed Dress founder, Corie Hardee, on the other hand offers the in-store experience in her New York City boutique as well as their pop-up events across the U.S