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Its asymmetric hemline adds a touch of modernity, ensuring you stand out from the crowd

For Love and Lemons Maxine Mini Dress - Pink

This silk satin one from The Black Tux is available to rent for just $10, which is convenient if you don't go to white-tie events often enough to warrant buying your own

A cocktail dress is typically short to medium length, ranging from just above the knee to mid-calf

Friends, I can tell you that I am feeling silly now When they arrived at home, I loved the envelope, the packaging and the instructions, but then I opened up the pattern sheets Unfortunately the only 3 lines available are hand-drawn and are graded differently, making my usual upgrading quite tricky