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While many of these examples seem less casually wearable and look more like something in an art gallery, more subtle iterations are popping up at retailers

The beaded waist adds a dash of sparkle that draws the eye just below the corset bodice of this strapless sweetheart homecoming dress

Step 3 Carefully use a seam ripper to open up the sides of the dress/garment

Daytime calls for casual resort-style wear with flat or low-heeled shoes, while evenings require a more elegant look

To do this, I make the dress one length and then carefully fold it in half with side seems meeting and cut my new hemline (after Ive made sure its not going to be too short!) Other options for hemlines include maxi lengths, side slits, or ruffles

Skirt length: 37cm