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You dont want something that will take away from the elegance of the dress, but you also want something that will make you feel confident and comfortable

Tightly gathered panels on hips that tie to centre front

[19] Poetic references from works like Cilappatikaram indicate that during the Sangam period in ancient Tamil Nadu in southern India, a single piece of clothing served as both lower garment and head covering, leaving the midriff completely uncovered

Just think: Bold sleeves, trains, ruffles and pleats all require this to exist, and in the case of 2026, it's coming to fruition through cape dresses

Therefore, I kept 0.75-inch ease for the dress I made.) Read this useful article, Understanding Ease in Pattern Drafting by Anna to know more about ease in garment

I dont love Old Navys ethics (terrible labor practices, no real investment in environmental sustainability) but several of my favorite and longest lasting pieces are from there