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As both a vintage fashion historian (self-taught!) and an unrepentant collector, Ive spent years hunting down the finest examples of CC 41 garmentsfrom sharply tailored utility suits to delightfully modest knickers, all bearing the distinctive utility label that whispered wartime restraint with impeccable style

The tops must cover your midsection, and you cannot wear anything higher than 4 inches above the knees or drag on the ground

Consider the location and format of the wedding as you choose your wedding dress

The buttons continued onto the white skirt and adorned the sleeves, while a gravity-defying ribbon made the back pop

Pair an easy, flowy black dress with flat leather sandals and tie a lightweight knit around your shoulders as a third piece to finish the look