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Versatile, comfortable, and adorable, these vintage lace-ups draw inspiration from the traditional ghillie dance shoe, and are reproduced closely from the 1943 Montgomery Ward Catalog

The floral bodice was created later from fabric taken out of the skirt

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This outfit works across seasons and suits any indoor or outdoor bridal shower setting

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The color black absorbs heat, so a wedding under the hot sun may make a black dress uncomfortable