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With a high-neck bodice and cut-out shoulders, this long formal dress has thin shoulder straps that criss-cross the open back, while the long skirt smooths over the hips before opening in a side slit and ending in a small train

Today I'm sharing which patterns I loosely used, the fabric I chose, and things I learned making it

Bonobos: For a casual beach wedding, you can't go wrong with Bonobos' classic linen shirts and chinos

Also, the brown flat shoes will accentuate the black dress look

Ballgown silhouettes of pure Mikado feature textured pleating, pockets and regal-inspired train details for a striking combination of simplicity and grandeur

Dragging hems: a long dress that collects sand, water, and regret is not romantic after the first five minutes