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Final Tips for a Fabulous Masquerade Night Comfort matters: Make sure your mask allows you to see, breathe, and dance comfortably

Dip a piece of lettuce or veggie into the dressing to taste and add more salt and pepper as needed

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Whether that means taking in a gown to make it smaller for your hips, bust, or waist (or maybe everywhere), adding cups, shortening straps, hemming the length, and adding in the bustle for your train, alterations are a standard part of the whole process