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If you want to get creative, you can use makeup to paint bones on your clothes

A fuller skirt can add volume and create a dramatic look, while the base dress, worn alone, offers a more streamlined silhouette

While simple hemming and bustle work may cost less, intricate lace detailing, major resizing, sleeve additions, or custom modifications can quickly increase bridal alteration pricing

Fitted from the chest to the knee, it then flares out, creating a dramatic and elegant look

I had a special compartment in my suitcase where it was stored with other soft items, and I carried it on the plane with me when I flew off to the UK because there was just no way I was going to let this gown out of my sight