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If a floor-length dress hits you at ankle or mid-calf, you have three options: have a seamstress add length (expensive and not always possible), order made-to-order with custom measurements, or embrace the shorter length as an intentional midi or tea-length style

Choose a natural look that complements your outfit and skin tone

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Butterfly-inspired fantasy detailing

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Pair loads of Victorian details (think ruffles, printed silk, bows, and beyond) with modern mules or sky-high stilettos to tow the line between ladylike sophisticate and girly-girl