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I skipped this step for approximately the first five years of my sewing career, but I have paid for this foolhardiness with at least two cotton jersey wrap dresses that shrank after the first wash (leaving me feeling like Alice after she ate the cake that made her grow bigger)

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This seasons trends are still alive and well, though, and Lulus dresses and tops are perfect for those of us who want to hold on to summer for just a little bit longer

For women who were tired of freezing their legs off in the name of fashion, there were slightly longer knee-length dresses with high necklines and an A-line, pleated, or straight skirt

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