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And last but certainly not least: accessories

Start with a neon green dress

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Wrapping your floral arrangements in velvet ribbons is another way to incorporate the Victorian gothic into this aesthetic

But if flowers, lace and bows appeal to you more than ruching, slits and cut-outs, there are still tons of dress options available that both embrace your whimsical aesthetic and feel flirty enough to make great wedding after-party dresses for a bride or anyone else inclined toward a frilly frock

In the High and Late Middle Ages, undergarments and outer garments with lacing also found favor