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High Necklines: Keep you cool and comfortable while maintaining a modest look

Then we tested select styles in the Textiles Lab and sent others to consumer testers to glean real-life feedback

The floor-length hemline, combined with a sexy slit, brings a touch of allure to this timeless piece

Because the elastic is shorter than the waist seam, youll need to stretch the elastic until it lays flat against the seam allowance you are sewing it to, again using a stitch that will stretch: Adding elastic here is optional, but it will give more shape to the dress and, depending on your body shape, may make it more flattering

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With a heel, though, be aware of the length of the shorts