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These dresses often had a sailor collar with large bows and came in red, navy, or white with contrasting details

The dress is sturdy and stood up to a day full of activities

I won't even begin to talk about pocket hoops and petticoats;) This hat is from the Colonial Williamsburg collection and is my favorite

The easiest way to attract attention is by revealing as many parts of your body as possible, but you can go the other way make your look sophisticated, elegant and sweet

While you can get away with wearing knee length or midi dresses, make sure they are smart Minimal embellishments while a few beads and sequins as accents are suitable, a military ball can have a somber tone in places, so avoid styles that scream party Modest styles a dress thats modest doesnt have to be dull