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They often contain anti-slip grip seams, thicker centre gores and contoured cups to help keep the bra in place and give you a nice little lift

The calf-grazing number was a custom iteration of the brands Cecilia Lilac Midi Dress, complete with delicate draping along the bodice, slightly puffy short sleeves, and a graceful A-line skirt

(Of course, there were other popular brands of 80s prom dresses, too see dozens of them here!) Romantic and ruffled and lacy, the most popular Gunne Sax gowns in the 80s had a distinct Victorian-era vibe, one that persisted throughout most of the decade

Move a hot iron quickly over the neckerchief

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