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Part of their appeal was the draping fabric that was further enhanced by cutting fabrics on the true cross or the bias grain also quite fashionable at the start of the new millennium

It also has matching pants if you prefer that instead of shorts

She paired this perfectly feminine eyelet dress (currently on major sale) with a funky, heavy shoe

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The sky-blue watercolor design resembles drifting clouds, creating an otherworldly aesthetic that feels both romantic and whimsical

We asked expert Ira Lysa, a New Jersey-based fashion designer, tailor, and CEO of Imperial Alterations, who has more than 15 years of creating elegant, body-flattering silhouettes, to share why draped maxi dresses are so trendy right now