1920s flapper dresses Fashion Fashion History a glamorous shorter style adorned with sheer sleeves and an exquisite art deco pattern of black sequins and beads 1920s flapper dress made of

Cuff Formality Finally, cuffs can indicate formality or a lack thereof

So I pulled out my box of patterns and found a couple really old/outdated/unstylish patterns that *could* be spliced to make what I call a Frankendress. For the bodice, I used Simplicity 6457 (view D without the shoulder straps, so a little improvisation was necessary)

The A-line cut is universally flattering it defines the waist and flows outward from the hips in a silhouette that works beautifully on most body types

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